freight forwarder Work, Jobs in northampton, nth (with Salaries)

Hybrid Transport Planner / Logistics Operator
V&M UK Trans Ltd —Northampton
- From £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Organisational skills
- IT
Quick apply
Finance Administrator
ENB Recruitment and Training Limited —Corby
- £30,000 - £32,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- SharePoint
Transport and Shipping Administrator
Monoworld Recycling Ltd —Rushden
- £27,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Accounting
- Free parking
Quick apply
2d
First Line Manager - Customs-12 Month Secondment or Fixed Term Contract
DHL —Rugby
- £29,870 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- IT
First Line Manager - Customs
DHL —Rugby
- £29,870 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- IT
Goods In & Purchasing Administrator Part-time
Navigator MSL Limited —Bedford
- From £20,000 a year
- Part-time
- ERP systems
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Life insurance
Quick apply
9d
customs clearance officer
AZ global solution —Banbury
- £24,420 - £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data entry
- In-person
- Negotiation
Quick apply

Discover related jobs

Based on your search for freight forwarder jobs.

Vehicle Logistics Planner
Intertechnic Logistics —Northampton
*Experience:* 2–3 years of proven experience in logistics or transport planning. *Strategic Planning:* Designing driver routes to maximise daily efficiency and…
Quick apply
10d
Transport Planner
EFM Distribution —Daventry
Liaising with drivers, customers, and warehouse teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with transport, logistics, or planning experience who enjoys…
£30,000 a year
Quick apply
22h

I want to receive the latest job alerts for freight forwarder in northampton, nth

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Hybrid Transport Planner / Logistics Operator

V&M UK Trans Ltd
Northampton

Quick apply

Job details

Full-time
From £25,000 a year

Qualifications

Supply chain
Logistics
Business development
Organisational skills
IT
Communication skills

Full job description

About Us

We are a growing container transport and logistics company specialising in UK port container haulage and nationwide transport solutions. We are expanding our operations and are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Transport Planner / Logistics Operator to help develop and grow our container logistics division.

This is a hybrid working opportunity for someone with strong knowledge of UK ports, shipping lines, and container haulage operations.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and developing container transport operations across UK ports while helping establish new commercial relationships with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and logistics partners.

This role combines transport planning, operational coordination, and business development responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and coordinating container transport movements nationwide
Managing collections and deliveries from major UK ports including:
Felixstowe
Southampton
London Gateway
Liverpool
DP World terminals
Rail terminals and container depots
Setting up and maintaining operational accounts with:
UK ports
Shipping lines
Container depots
Port community systems
Booking port slots and managing VBS systems
Actively approaching and developing relationships with shipping lines and freight forwarders
Seeking new container haulage opportunities and regular transport work
Liaising daily with drivers, customers, ports, and shipping lines
Managing container returns, empty parks, and quay collections
Monitoring fleet movements and ensuring operational efficiency
Handling transport documentation and customer updates
Resolving port, customs, and operational issues quickly and professionally
Ensuring compliance with transport regulations and operational procedures

Essential Requirements

Proven experience in container haulage and transport planning
Strong understanding of UK port operations and container logistics
Experience working with shipping lines and container depots
Knowledge of UK port systems and booking platforms
Ability to independently set up operational accounts and onboarding processes
Commercial awareness and confidence approaching potential customers and shipping lines
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to work independently from home
Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities
Good IT and transport system knowledge

Preferred Experience

Experience with systems such as:
Destin8
CNS
TOPS
VBS booking systems
Existing industry contacts within shipping lines or freight forwarding
Knowledge of demurrage, detention, and container control processes
Experience in business development within transport or logistics

What We Offer

Hybrid working
Competitive salary
Flexible and supportive working environment
Opportunity to help build and grow the logistics operation

Schedule

Monday to Friday
Flexibility required depending on port operations and customer requirements

To Apply

Please send your CV together with a brief summary of your experience in:

UK container haulage
Port systems and shipping lines
Transport planning
Business development or customer acquisition within logistics

We are looking for someone proactive, experienced, and capable of helping grow a modern container transport operation.

Pay: From £25,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Northampton

Quick apply

Refine Your Search

freight forwarder jobs in northampton, nth

Hybrid Transport Planner / Logistics Operator

Finance Administrator

Transport and Shipping Administrator

First Line Manager - Customs-12 Month Secondment or Fixed Term Contract

First Line Manager - Customs

Goods In & Purchasing Administrator Part-time

customs clearance officer

Discover related jobs

I want to receive the latest job alerts for freight forwarder in northampton, nth

Explore jobs in more locations

Jobseeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected