Freight forwarding recruitment for Cradley Heath businesses that need people who can quote, book and clear freight without supervision.
A forwarder who can quote but not clear, or clear but not sell, only solves half the problem. We test for the whole job.
Logistics around Cradley Heath is powered by the Golden Triangle's big-shed distribution and a deep automotive and manufacturing supply chain. Across the West Midlands, forwarders serve importers and exporters shipping through the M6, M5, M42 and M40, Birmingham Airport and strong rail-freight connections.
A forwarder who leaves after a few months takes customer relationships and carrier contacts with them.
Across the West Midlands, forwarders and customs specialists are hired by national 3PLs, automotive and manufacturing supply chains and large retail distribution centres.
The people who quote, book and clear freight and the people who win it.
We confirm the declarations and compliance work candidates have done before they reach your shortlist.
We ask which booking and customs systems candidates use every day, so there is no hidden learning curve.
A short list with notes on each candidate's modes, lanes and systems.
Indicative permanent salaries in Cradley Heath run from around £26k for clerks up to £55k+ for branch managers.
Salary is only part of the offer. Candidates compare commission, bonus, hybrid working and the accounts they will run. Figures are indicative, not a guarantee.
Modes, lanes, systems, customers and the gap the new hire needs to fill.
A short list with notes on each candidate's modes, lanes and customers.
We arrange interviews and any technical test, then brief each candidate beforehand.
Customers notice when their forwarder keeps changing. Continuity keeps them booking.
Many branch managers started as operators. We recruit for every step of that career.
A strong forwarding brief covers:
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We check the modes, lanes and systems they have worked, the customs declarations they have handled and their right to work.
Yes. We recruit customs compliance specialists and declarations agents for importers, exporters and brokers.
Yes. We recruit forwarding BDMs and ask about the business they have won, not just the targets they were set.
Yes. Tell us the port or airport and we will look for people who know its routines.
Upload your CV and tell us your modes, lanes and systems. We contact you when a permanent role fits.
Freight forwarding recruitment elsewhere in the West Midlands:
Other specialisms in Cradley Heath:
See our national Freight Forwarding Recruitment page, or all logistics recruitment in Cradley Heath.
Tell us what a strong forwarder looks like on your desk and we will find more of them.