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Freight Forwarding Recruitment · Burton upon Trent

Freight Forwarding Recruitment in Burton upon Trent

We place permanent freight forwarding talent across Burton upon Trent and the West Midlands — the forwarders, customs specialists and branch managers who move international freight door to door. Permanent appointments only.

Freight Forwarding · the West Midlands

Freight Forwarding Recruitment across Burton upon Trent

As a specialist permanent freight forwarding recruiter, we place the forwarders, customs specialists and branch managers who move international freight door to door across Burton upon Trent and the West Midlands.

From national 3PLs to automotive supply chains, employers around Burton upon Trent compete for experienced permanent talent in the country's busiest distribution region.

We recruit throughout the West Midlands — from the Black Country manufacturing belt and the M5 northern corridor — for businesses connected by the M6, M5, M42 and M40, Birmingham Airport and strong rail-freight connections. Typical employers we partner with include automotive and component supply chains, national retail DCs, contract logistics providers and rail-linked operators.

Roles we fill

Freight Forwarding Recruitment roles in Burton upon Trent

Permanent freight forwarding roles, from the floor to senior leadership.

Why Burton upon Trent teams choose Freight Talent

Mapped market, permanent placements

Burton upon Trent market knowledge

We know where freight forwarding talent sits across the Black Country manufacturing belt and the M5 northern corridor — and what it takes to move them.

Hard-to-fill roles

Post-Brexit customs expertise is scarce and highly sought after. We hold relationships with forwarders and customs people who move rarely — and only for the right move.

Permanent only

Every freight forwarding role we work in Burton upon Trent is a permanent appointment — never temp, agency or contract cover.

Pay benchmarks

What freight forwarding roles pay in Burton upon Trent

Indicative permanent salaries in Burton upon Trent run from around £26k for clerks up to £55k+ for branch managers.

Pay in the West Midlands moves with demand, shift pattern and the size of the operation. We benchmark every brief against live data for the West Midlands so your offer lands first time — ask us for a current read on any role. Figures are indicative, not a guarantee.

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Frequently asked

Freight Forwarding Recruitment in Burton upon Trent — FAQs

Do you recruit permanent freight forwarding staff in Burton upon Trent?

Yes. Every freight forwarding role we work across Burton upon Trent and the West Midlands is a permanent appointment with your business. We do not supply temp, agency or contract cover.

Which freight forwarding roles do you recruit for in Burton upon Trent?

We place Air / Sea / Road Forwarders, Import & Export Clerks, Customs Compliance Specialists, Operations Coordinators, Branch Managers, Business Development Managers for operations across the Black Country manufacturing belt and the M5 northern corridor.

What do freight forwarding professionals earn in Burton upon Trent?

Indicative permanent salaries in Burton upon Trent run from around £26k for clerks up to £55k+ for branch managers. Pay moves with shift pattern, sector and the size of the operation — we benchmark every role against live data for the West Midlands. Figures are indicative, not a guarantee.

Related pages

Related freight forwarding & Burton upon Trent pages

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Other specialisms in Burton upon Trent:

See our national Freight Forwarding Recruitment page, or all logistics recruitment in Burton upon Trent.

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