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Date Added: Thu 26/03/2026

Sea & Air Team Leader - Freight Forwarding

Portsmouth, UK
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Company: SDW RECRUITMENT LTD

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 per annum

Do you have solid sea freight forwarding experience & ideally some airfreight? Perhaps a senior forwarder looking to move into a Team Leader role? This could be the rare career progression opportunity you are looking for to take your next step into management. This role will report to the company's senior management where you will be responsible for a small forwarding team, managing day to day workload, holiday requests, appraisals, whilst being hands on, managing & quoting shipments yourself, dealing with any issues etc...The Role: You will be responsible for a small team, managing workflow / holiday requests, dealing & resolving any client issues, whilst ensuring great customer service is delivered at all times. Your will be key in developing & mentoring staff and be the go-to person for any problems or issues. You'll also be hands on with shipments, dealing with VIP accounts, whilst working closely with the directors to improve processes etc...Essential Criteria:
  • Previous freight forwarding experience - ideally sea & air
  • Customs procedures
  • Good IT knowledge
Salary & Benefits: Our client is looking to pay a competitive salary for the right candidate in the region of £38K, depending on experience.
  • 37.5 hours per week -  start / end timing can be flexible
  • Monday to Friday
  • Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office 
Benefits:
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • Private dental insurance
  • Private medical insurance
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