A well-known container haulier is looking to recruit a Transport Planner to join their busy & friendly team at their Southampton depot. If you have previous container transport experience and now looking to make your next career move, this could be the perfect opportunity to progress.

The Role:
As a Transport Planner you will be responsible for providing a high level of customer service working within a busy transport office, organising and planning vehicles, obtaining VBS slots, liaising with both direct customers, freight forwarders, the port and of course drivers. You will need to be pro-active and a natural problem solver, but more important have a can-do positive attitude. Good geographical knowledge of the UK is also a must.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience in a Transport / Traffic office environment
• Knowledge of transport & distribution
• Good geographical knowledge
• Communication skills
• Natural problem solver

Desirable Criteria:

• 2-3 years minimum container planning experience

About the Company:
Are client is a well know container haulier, that runs a large fleet of vehicles across the UK. The company offers a friendly, busy working environment
Hours are M-F 6am-4pm or 8.30am-6.30pm, 1 in 4 Saturday mornings.

Salary & Benefits:
This company are looking to pay between £30K & £40K for the right person and depending on your experience.

Apply now – the company is looking to move quickly in setting up interviews.

Do you have solid export freight forwarding experience? Are you looking to join a well-established, local company with a great reputation?

Our client, a well-established privately-owned freight forwarder based & logistics provider based in central Southampton  is looking to recruit an experienced Freight Forwarder to join their operations team.

The Role:

Ultimately, you will be hands on, responsible for arranging export shipments around the globe mainly by sea but also air & road. You will be actively involved in quoting clients.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous export freight forwarding experience
• Can do / customer first attitude
• Good Geographical knowledge

Logistics Coordinator | Export Shipping Coordinator | Export Clerk

About the Company:

A well-established company that offer a great working environment and full support and development of its staff.

Salary & Benefits:

The company is looking to pay between £30K & £35K depending on experience. Hours are Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm.

Apply today as immediate interviews being held.

This role is with a with a large, expanding specialist shipping business based near Southampton

If successful in this role you will be responsible for managing the company’s container fleet to maximise profitability while minimising avoidable costs. This involves precise planning and proactive engagement with key stakeholders to ensure efficient container utilisation.

The role requires strong leadership to guide the Container Team in optimising container turnaround and addressing supply chain bottlenecks.

Key responsibilities include fleet management, overseeing leasing and purchasing agreements and ensuring containers are fit for commercial demand. The role also involves coordinating container flows, tracking and forecasting supply, and driving productivity improvements.

You will also work closely with internal & external IT experts, developing new systems and processes for the department, as the global fleet grows.

The ideal candidate is highly organised, proactive & process driven with strong negotiation and analytical skills. The role carries significant responsibility for maintaining operational efficiency and optimising container logistics, and with this comes a solid career path from day 1.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, then let’s talk – all conversations confidential, fully transparent and without obligation or pushy tactics.

Are you an experienced professional in shipping, freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain looking for more freedom and flexibility?

We’re looking for skilled freelancers ready to support a variety of clients on a project-by-project basis. Whether you specialise in operations, customs, compliance, procurement, or planning — if you’ve got the knowledge, we’ve got the work.

Whether you are an experienced freight forwarder, ships agent, Customs compliance consultant, commercial director, supply chain or procurement director, through to experienced warehousing & driving professionals.

✅ Set your own hours
✅ Set your own fee / pay structure
✅ Choose the clients and projects you want
✅ Work from anywhere
✅ Take control of your income and career

The team over at our new division Blue Rocket Jobs is looking to grown a network of logistics professionals who want to work for themselves, increase their earning potential and work on their own terms for clients they choose to work with.

Blue Rocket Jobs will not charge you any fee or commission on the introductions we make, as the end client pays our introduction fee.

Apply today to find out more about starting your freelance journey!

Shipping Documentation Coordinator

A leading RoRo company in Southampton is looking to recruit a bright, enthusiastic & keen individual who has had some exposure within the freight & shipping industry

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who wishes to learn about all aspects of moving cargo worldwide and to develop their career long-term.

The Role:

You will be responsible for raising job files, updating clients on the progress of their shipments, taking delivery & collection instructions and arranging haulage.

You will also be responsible for ensuring all shipping documents are in place, in order and compliant.

You will have the opportunity to learn various aspects of the freight business and international trade, allowing you to progress your career.

Essential Criteria:

• Some exposure of working within an imports and/or export environment
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Enthusiastic and have a can-do attitude
• Good IT skills, with an attention to detail

About the Company:

This is a position with a leading RoRo shipping company with offices around the world. Their Southampton office is close to the city centre and have a good friendly working environment.

Salary & Benefits:

For the right candidate our client is looking to pay between £24k – £26k depending on experience, Pension Scheme, Medical insurance plus other benefits for this role

For more information Apply Now!

Are you a passionate about all things Customs & International Trade? Would you consider yourself an expert in this field? Do you have exceptional analytical skills with keen eye for detail? Then this could be the role for you?

The Role:

As a Customs Expert would need a solid customs background with up-to-date knowledge on all thing Customs related. Ideally you will be from a freight forwarding background or even worked for HMRC.

You would be responsible for monitor changes in Customs legislation, analyse, document, and provide guidance to the business.

You will be a mentor and Coach to the forwarding team and the wider business & clients.

The successful candidate will be involved in Customs projects and be a focal go-to point in the business, as well as during busy periods be hands on with the team completing declarations.

Essential Criteria:

• Solid Customs background
• Good understanding – import / export requirements
• Experience in business analysis.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.

About the Company:

Our client based in Southampton and a leader in their field. They have a supportive management structure & team in place.

Salary & Benefits:

For this position, our client is looking to pay a competitive salary depending on experience plus great benefits. This role can also be hybrid with around 2 days a week working remotely.

Apply today as our client is keen to hold interviews and appoint asap.

Do you have previous shipping or freight forwarding experience? Maybe only 12 months, or perhaps 20 years? Our client, a forward thinking & modern logistics company is looking to make their next hire

The Role:

You will be responsible for managing shipments from start to finish. Predominantly import sea freight, but you will also have the opportunity to manage export roles, plus all modes of transport, including road & airfreight.
You will be responsible for dealing with overseas agents, carriers & suppliers, negotiating rates and compiling quotations, managing shipments, completing Customs entries, arranging delivery and the tracking of cargo.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous freight forwarding / shipping / logistics experience
• Familiar with shipping documentation such as Bills of Lading
• Good customer services skills
• Good IT knowledge

Desirable Criteria:

• Transport experience
• Exposure to air, sea & road movements
• Customs entry experience

Salary & Benefits:

Our client is looking to pay between £30K & £34K for the right candidate, depending on experience.

Apply today – immediate interviews being held.

Trainee Customs Clearance Coordinator

This opportunity is an ideal first step on the career ladder within freight forwarding. This Trainee Customs Clearance Coordinator role is one of the leading logistics & freight companies, which will provide you with an opportunity to join a friendly Customs Clearance Team who will support and train you to potentially progress within the business.

The Role:

Your working day will involve co-ordinating and liaising with Customs Authorities, arranging clearance of freight, whilst complying with all necessary controls and HMRC formalities and procedures. No experience necessary as full training will be given.

 Essential Criteria:

• Good customer services skills and willingness to learn plus succeed.
• Excellent attention to detail and planning skills Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good IT knowledge

About the Company:

Our client is a Leading Multimodal Transport and Logistics company who deliver best in class services and solutions.

Salary & Benefits:

Our client is looking to pay between £24K – £25k for the right candidate depending on experience., plus a pension scheme, private healthcare , free car parking plus discounted store / shopping benefits scheme and 25 days holidays

Apply today – immediate interviews being held.

Trainee Transport Operator

Are you looking to start an exciting & challenging career in Transport and Logistics? If so, this could be the perfect role, as the company will provide on the job training and will ensure that you receive the absolute best training available, to ensure you reach your full potential.

The Role:

This company is looking to recruit a Trainee Transport Operator, to join their team based in Marchwood. The successful candidate will learn all aspects of the Transport process. You will need to provide high-level administration support to the Transport Operations in all aspects of administration and operational duties.

Essential Criteria:

• Can do & enthusiastic attitude.
• Some Transport skills is desirable.
• Good IT Skills
• Analytical / Attention to detail
• Good customer service skills

About the company

Our client is a well-established, Transport company who has a good reputation within the industry and prides itself on looking after its employees and providing a good working environment.

Salary & Benefits:

Our client is looking to pay between £24k – £28k for the right candidate, depending on experience.

Apply today – immediate interviews being held.

Vessel Financial Controller

Do you have experience gained within a finance & accounting background within the shipping, maritime or port sector?

The Role:

The client is looking for a highly motivated person to join their Marine Operations team to manage the financial and accounting process for the vessels. In this role the successful candidate will be responsible for collating, reporting, analysis, and governance around vessel expenditure in line with corporate procedures. You will prepare, monitor vessel expenditure on a regular basis, the production of month end analysis, produce 18-month forecasts on a quarterly basis

You would also need to maintain financial control and report in line with the company group policies and facilitate stakeholder meetings to discuss and implement costs savings where needed. Plus other duties when required.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience of managing a large organisation financial P & L
• Experience in Freight / Logistics
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in Account Management and excellent Customer Service Skills
• Good Analytical and critical thinking skills with an ability to develop creative and effective solutions to problems.
• Excellent communication skills and IT skills
• Graduate in accounting or finance related subject, CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification preferred or part qualified.

About the Company:

Our client is a leading global logistics & shipping company that provides supply chain solutions in the main to the finished vehicle industry. Our client has strong values, and values & supports all their staff, at every stage of their career.

Salary & Benefits:

Our client is prepared to offer a competitive salary depending on experience., Hybrid working, Benefits include, healthcare, 25 days holiday and discounted gym membership to name a few.

Apply now in order not to miss out.