Freight Forwarder

Freight Forwarder (Ocean / Project Cargo / OOG)

Location: Southampton, UK

Salary: Circa £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Freight Forwarder (Ocean / Project Cargo / OOG) to join a growing and dynamic specialist freight business based in the Southampton area.

The successful candidate will provide export freight solutions to global destinations, including complex and non-standard routes, working closely with major 3PL vessel operators to move primarily out-of-gauge (OOG), breakbulk, and project cargo. This is a great opportunity to join a business operating within specialist logistics sectors.

Working Hours

Full time - Monday to Friday
Hybrid working: 1 day per week from home after probation

Package & Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Bonus scheme and annual salary reviews
• Private medical and dental cover
• Comprehensive training and development with clear progression opportunities
• Travel opportunities to trade and boat shows/events
• Employee-focused environment with long-term career growth

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Sea Freight operations, utilising 3PL vessels and major shipping lines
• Handle freight movements to global destinations, including specialist, oversized, and complex cargo
• Manage end-to-end shipments involving OOG, breakbulk, and project cargo
• Support Air and Road shipments when required, offering a fully multimodal service
• Deliver high levels of customer service while building and maintaining strong commercial relationships
• Manage bookings, documentation, quotations, and operational queries efficiently and accurately
• Liaise confidently with carriers, agents, and clients to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations

Requirements

• Essential: Hands-on experience with OOG, breakbulk, or project cargo shipments
• Experience within marine, yacht, heavy-lift, or specialist freight sectors highly desirable
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Freight Forwarding (Sea Freight background preferred)
• Experience handling complex logistics operations and non-standard shipments
• Knowledge of vessel bookings, port operations, and cargo handling procedures
• Strong commercial awareness, including quoting, cost control, and client management
• Experience working with or booking onto major shipping lines is desirable
• Experience with Cargowise highly desirable