Freight forwarding occupations Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

Freight Forwarding Clerk
Cory Brothers Limited —Glasgow
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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4d
Customer Service Associate
UPS —Edinburgh
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
Import Operations Apprentice - Glasgow
DHL —Paisley
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- English
- Employee assistance programme
12d
Customs Process Administrator
Customs Support Group —Paisley
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- SharePoint
- Communication skills
International Operations Agent III
AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc. —Aberdeen
- Full-time
- English
- Annual leave
Logistics Co-ordinator
Enerquip Ltd —Aberdeen
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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3d
Customer Service Consultant
Cencora —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
11d
Transport Coordinator
Pentagon Transport Ltd —Aberdeen
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
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10d
Ships Agent - Trainee - MONTROSE
Ffolkes Offshore Ltd —Montrose
- From £26,500 a year
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Driving
- Free parking
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1d
Ships Agent - Trainee ABERDEEN
Ffolkes Offshore Ltd —Aberdeen
- From £26,500 a year
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Driving
- Free parking
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1d
Senior Freight Operator
Bullet Express —Bothwell
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
12d
Shipping Agent - Invergordon
GAC —Invergordon
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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9d
Operations Supervisor - Industrial Projects
DHL —Aberdeen
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
Logistics Executive
Valency International —Inverclyde
Multimodal Operator
Unsworth —Scotland
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
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Customs Care Operator
Bullet Express —Bothwell
- £24,000 - £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills

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Freight Forwarding Clerk

Cory Brothers Limited -
Glasgow

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
4 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Supply chain
Logistics
Microsoft Office
Communication skills

Full job description

We are a growing international logistics provider seeking an organised, detail-oriented Freight Forwarding Clerk to join our busy operations team.

In this role, you will hold complete ownership of the client journey. You will maintain direct contact with customers, handling all aspects of the shipping process from the initial quote to final delivery. You will coordinate with global agents, handle essential transport documentation, and clear customs tracking to ensure goods move efficiently across borders.

We pride ourselves on delivering a high level of customer service and delivering bespoke solutions to our clients.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for logistics, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Customer Service: Provide tracking updates to clients, manage arrival/departure notifications, and resolve transit issues or delays proactively.
Quotation Process: Calculate freight rates and issue accurate client quotes
Shipment Coordination: Manage the end-to-end booking, planning, and movement of global cargo across all modes of transport.
Documentation: Prepare and check crucial shipping paperwork including Air Waybills (AWB), Bills of Lading (B/L), commercial invoices, and packing lists.
Customs Compliance: Submit accurate import/export declarations using customs platforms (e.g., CDS) in full compliance with HMRC regulations.
Carrier Liaison: Negotiate rates and coordinate schedules with hauliers, airlines, shipping lines, and third-party warehouses.
Financial Admin: Manage job costing, issue timely customer invoices, and verify supplier invoices to ensure account accuracy

Skills & Requirements

Experience: Proven experience working within a freight forwarding or logistics environment. Preferably have multimodal experience.
Customs Knowledge: Good understanding of Incoterms, tariff codes, and customs clearance procedures.
Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with freight management software (e.g. Multifreight CargoWise) and standard MS Office systems.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to deal with international agents and corporate clients.
Organisation: Ability to multi-task, prioritize your own workload, and problem-solve under tight transit deadlines.
Background Check: Able to provide a clean checkable work history.

What We Offer

Competitive salary with annual performance bonus
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Continuous training and multi-modal development opportunities
Free on-site parking and a friendly, collaborative office environment

How to Apply

Please submit your CV including any professional certificates and licences along with a short cover letter highlighting your specific freight forwarding background to [email protected]

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application question(s):

Do you have the right to work in the UK?

Experience:

Freight forwarding or logistics: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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freight forwarding occupations jobs in scotland

Freight Forwarding Clerk

Customer Service Associate

Import Operations Apprentice - Glasgow

Customs Process Administrator

International Operations Agent III

Logistics Co-ordinator

Customer Service Consultant

Transport Coordinator

Ships Agent - Trainee - MONTROSE

Ships Agent - Trainee ABERDEEN

Senior Freight Operator

Shipping Agent - Invergordon

Operations Supervisor - Industrial Projects

Logistics Executive

Multimodal Operator

Customs Care Operator

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