Freight Forwarder
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Position Overview & Specifications
Do you have experience in in moving cargo? Are you outgoing and confident? Have you the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines?
Due to continued investment and organic growth, Westmond Logistics are currently recruiting for an experienced Freight Forwarder to join our team at our Bangor, Northern Ireland office.
If you’re looking for a role within a dynamic, enthusiastic & fast paced environment, with a willingness to succeed then Westmond Logistics is the career you have been looking for.
Working Mon - Thur, 09:00 – 17:30 and Fri 17:00, with a high degree of flexibility where required, you will be tasked with taking responsibility for developing our freight forwarding activities between the UK and Europe, either via your own direct clients or by assisting our own core traffic departments. You shall be dealing with quotations, bookings and general enquiries always ensuring customer satisfaction remains a key focus. Developing and evaluating opportunities for Freight Management, alongside dealing with all subcontractors, when allocating work for delivery & collection.
We are seeking someone who has at least two years’ experience, within the Freight Forwarding / Logistics industry, ideally with operational experience of road freight.
The Role
- Day-to-day running of the Freight Forwarding Department
- Developing relationships with both customers & third-party hauliers
- Liaise with sub-contractors to arrange carriage of goods
- Monitor Customer Service Satisfaction
- Seeking out new opportunities
- Using our platforms to generate new business
- Basic customs knowledge
Interested? Apply now!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bangor, BT19: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Freight Forwarding: 3 years (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Freight Forwarder roles across Westmond Logistics's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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