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!

Do you have previous import shipping, freight forwarding or logistics experience and keen to expand your knowledge of international shipping and moving cargo around the world?

This role would also be ideal for someone who has a year or two experience working within a freight forwarder and looking to learn more, develop their skills and move forward with their career.

The Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who either has had some exposure within freight, shipping or logistics and looking to make their next career move and learn more.

You’ll be part of a busy & friendly team, arranging export shipments by sea, air & road, compiling shipping documentation, ensuring Customs procedures are adhered to, arranging final delivery and updating customers on the progress of their shipments.

You’ll be given every opportunity and all the support you’ll need to gain more experience and to grow your career with this well-respected, family run business.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous freight or shipping experience

About the Company:

Our client is a well established, local freight forwarder who specialise in air, sea & road freight, plus international courier. They have a great working environment, modern offices & a friendly team.

Salary & Benefits:

For this position, the company is looking to pay a competitive salary based on experience for the right person. Free on-site parking and other benefits on offer.

Perhaps you have just finished an apprenticeship in freight forwarding or have a year or so import / export experience with a forwarder or shipping company, and every day is roughly the same with no real progression on the horizon?

You’re hungry to learn more, and want to fast track your career in freight by putting the effort in and reaping the rewards?

If your happy just plodding along and still doing the same job you are doing now in 3 years, then this role is not for you.

However, if you are commercially minded, love the operational side of the business, keen to put your ideas forward and want to work closely with the management team, getting yourself noticed throughout the business, it certainly could be.

The Role:

We’ll keep this bit short, but the successful candidate will join an established team of freight professionals moving cargo around the world by sea, air & road, both import & export.

With a commercial mindset, you will also quote clients. Build relationships & rapport and get stuck in with the running of this busy, growing branch.

Customs entry experience not necessary, as the company has their own dedicated Customs team.

Essential Criteria:

• Some import / export or freight forwarding experience
• Commercially minded
• Driven with a can-so attitude
• Excellent communication

About the Company:

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

Salary & Benefits:

For the right candidate our client is looking to pay between £26K-32K depending on experience. 25 days holiday and loads of other great benefits.

For more information Apply Now or contact Steve or Debbie to discuss further!

Are you an experienced export freight forwarder with sea & road experience? If so, a local, well established family run freight forwarder, may have the perfect role for you.

The Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has a good solid forwarding background, confident managing export shipments from start to finish, including completing Customs formalities.
Working from modern stylish offices, with 3 warehouses full to the brim, you’ll be part of a friendly team, with a strong family ethos, working together to ensure maximum customer satisfaction, along with playing a key role in the company’s success.

A typical day would include managing both road & sea shipments, dealing with overseas agents, booking shipments direct with carriers, updating clients on the progress of their shipments, providing Customs expertise to clients, completing Customs entries using CDS, raising T1s and coordinating shipments all the way through to final destination.

About the Company:

The company is a family run freight forwarder that offer global services by air, sea, road & International courier. They work form modern offices and warehouses based in Totton. The company has a great team ethos and all work together to do great work & enjoy what they do.

Salary & Benefits:

For this position, the company is looking to pay a competitive salary depending on experience. Free on-site parking and other benefits on offer.

What are you waiting for, apply now! Confidentiality assured at all times and please

Are you currently working in a logistics role, albeit freight forwarding, parcels, e-commerce and keen to expand your knowledge of freight forwarding & international trade? Perhaps, you have been working for a forwarder for a year or two and wish to be more in control of your career advancement and reap the rewards of your Hard work?

The Role:

Our client is looking to recruit a Trainee Freight Forwarder to join their team based in Totton, Southampton. The successful candidate will join an established team of freight professionals moving cargo around the world by sea, air & road, both import & export.

The successful candidate will need to have excellent customer service skills and be able to work too tight deadlines. A commercial mind set also a must, and you really can control how quickly you progress your career by the amount of effort you are willing to put in.

Essential Criteria:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and Suppliers.
• A proactive, professional attitude with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

The Company:

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

Salary & Benefits:

Our client is looking to offer a competitive salary for the right candidate depending on experience, 25 days holidays, bonus scheme, plus working from home one day per week and company pension scheme.

Apply today – immediate interviews being held.

Customs Coordinator

Are you currently working in a logistics role, and keen to expand your knowledge of Customs procedures & forwarding? Perhaps, you have been working for a forwarder for a year or two and wish to specialise in Customs and be in control of your career advancement and reap the rewards of your hard work?

The Role:

Our client is looking to recruit a Customs Coordinator to join their team based in Totton, Southampton. The successful candidate will join an established Customs team and learn be responsible for completing import & export Customs declarations for cargo coming into & out of the UK.

The successful candidate will need to have excellent customer service skills and be able to work too tight deadlines.

Essential Criteria:

• Prior experience in customs operations or logistics preferred.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage time effectively.
• Familiarity with import/export documentation and customs procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The Company:

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

Salary & Benefits:

Our client is looking to offer a competitive salary for the right candidate depending on experience, 25 days holidays, bonus scheme, plus working from home one day per week and company pension scheme.

Apply today – immediate interviews being held.

Port & Logistics Coordinator – Cruise

Our client Southampton Freight Services, a well-established & successful family-owned freight forwarder in Totton, Southampton is looking to recruit a Port & Logistics Coordinator to join their expanding team.

Do you have a passion for all things shipping & maritime? Perhaps you work in the Port? Maybe you are currently working as a freight forwarder, but looking to be more hands on in the shipping sector and not just office based?

Then this could be perfect for you.

The Role:

You will be responsible for coordinating Cruise Logistics functions both nationally and internationally, ensuring goods are moved to and from the port of call in a timely manner and with some under very strict deadlines, ensuring they are also fully compliant with all HMRC regulations.

Management of marine logistics worldwide, by air, road or sea including booking and co-ordinating shipments, updating systems, dealing with shipping paperwork and ensuring customer satisfaction.

A key part of the role will be physically attending vessel calls in most Southern ports, this will include weekend work and unsociable hours especially during the peak summer cruise season.

Driving licence, a must.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous shipping or maritime experience
• An understanding of customs formalities
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Attention to detail
• Working to deadlines
• Good communication skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Working as part of your immediate team and with other internal and external stakeholders
• Driving licence

About the Company:

This company is well established, family owned & managed business who looks after their staff. Great working environment, supportive management & friendly team.

Salary & Benefits:

The company is looking to pay a competitive salary for the right person depending on your experience. Pension & free parking also form part of the benefit package.

Apply now to find out more (confidentiality assured). Please do not contact the company directly as all applications must be via SDW or Blue Rocket.