Freight Forwarder – French Department
Folkestone, Kent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hrs per week – time 09:00 to 17:30.

Salary: DOE

Are you an experienced Freight Forwarder looking for your next opportunity?

PSM Recruitment, have an exciting opening to join a busy and established freight team based in Folkestone, supporting and developing freight forwarding operations within the French department.

In this varied role, you will manage the full coordination of customer shipments — selecting the most suitable transport solutions, monitoring deliveries, liaising with customers, and ensuring everything runs smoothly from start to finish.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating import and export shipments
• Arranging customs clearance documentation
• Liaising with customers, carriers and suppliers
• Monitoring deliveries and providing shipment updates
• Ensuring freight moves efficiently across borders

We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous freight forwarding / logistics experience
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

This is an excellent opportunity and if you feel you have the relevant experience, then please apply with an up-to-date CV. If you have not been contacted within a week, you should assume that you have been unsuccessful at this time.

PSM Recruitment are seeking an experience Shift Customs Clerk to work for a successful Customs Clearance firm in Dover.

Key Responsibilities:

• Completing the day to day customs clearance work
• Assisting the customs clerks with completion of customs paperwork as required
• Assisting with other operational duties within the office at Managers discretion

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Willingness to learn customs procedures & principles
• Good understanding of Excel spreadsheets
• IT Literate
• Must be able to meet deadlines
• Be conscientious and have attention to details
• Be able to be part of a team
• Must be able to identify and report problems
• Communicate politely and efficiently with clients and internal staff
• At least 1 years experience in Customs Clearance

Key Performance standards: 

• Deadlines are met in a timely manner
• Processing is timely and accurate
• Obtain positive client feedback

Working Conditions:

Full Time – Shift work to support 24/7 operation (4 on 4 off – 2 days 2 nights rotation). Compulsory overtime maybe required

This is an excellent opportunity and if you feel you have the relevant experience, then please apply with an up-to-date CV. If you have not been contacted within a week, you should assume that you have been unsuccessful at this time.