Neon Freight Ltd
Freight Forwarder (Maternity Leave)
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Job Opportunity: Freight Forwarder (Maternity Cover)
📍 Location: Knutsford (On-site)
⏰ Hours: Full-Time | Flexible & Part-Time options considered
🚀 Start Date: August 2026
🏢 Company: Neon
About the Role
Are you an experienced Freight Forwarder looking for an engaging, high-impact contract role? We’re seeking an operational pro to join Neon on a maternity cover basis, reporting directly to our Managing Director. You’ll take full ownership of end-to-end multimodal shipments, drive seamless customs compliance, and partner with our commercial team to support client growth.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Multimodal Freight: Coordinate Air, Sea, and Road shipments across global imports and exports.
- Customs & Compliance: Handle customs clearances, documentation, and regulatory checks
- Carrier & Rate Management: Liaise with carriers, 3PLs, and authorities while negotiating sharp operational rates.
- Systems & Data: Manage tracking, invoicing, and shipment logs within our Transportation Management System (TMS).
- Commercial Support: Conduct targeted lead generation to open up new B2B opportunities alongside sales.
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What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in a freight forwarding or multimodal logistics role.
- Hands-on knowledge of international customs procedures, shipping regulations, and TMS platforms.
- Strong carrier negotiation skills and B2B commercial acumen.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment.
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Why Join Neon?
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working schedules and part-time options available.
- Great Culture: Regular company events, training and an employee mentoring programme.
- Direct Access: Work closely with executive leadership in a supportive, high-performing team.
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