Freight Forwarder Reefer Specialist - Operations

At Blue Water Shipping, we create logistics solutions that make a difference for our customers. For our Reefer team in Sudbury, Suffolk, we are looking for a dedicated Freight Forwarder Reefer Specialist who wants to be part of a strong local team with a global reach – ensuring smooth, reliable export of UK food products to destinations worldwide.

About The Role

As a Freight Forwarder Reefer Specialist, you will be part of the full journey for temperature-controlled shipments – from planning and documentation to coordination, follow-up and customer dialogue. You will help ensure that every shipment is handled with care, precision and a strong service mindset, while also contributing to commercial growth and long-term customer relationships.

Your Main Responsibilities Include

• Coordinate and oversee the end-to-end movement of reefer cargo, ensuring efficient and reliable operations.
• Prepare and manage shipping documentation, including customs paperwork and invoices, with high attention to detail.
• Work closely with customers, vendors and colleagues across the Blue Water network to keep information flowing and shipments moving.
• Monitor and track shipments, acting quickly and professionally if challenges arise.
• Maintain accurate records of transactions and shipments to support quality, compliance and customer service.
• Handle time-sensitive tasks with flexibility, ownership and a solution-oriented mindset.

We play as a team

You will join our Reefer team in Sudbury, Suffolk – a dedicated team of 6 skilled colleagues who work closely together to deliver reliable solutions and outstanding service. At Blue Water, we believe that strong results are created together. We share knowledge, support each other and take responsibility as one team.

We play to win

Winning in this role means being the trusted link that keeps the cold chain intact and delivers what we promise to our customers. You combine reefer expertise with a proactive approach, strong communication and the ability to spot opportunities that create value – for the customer, the team and Blue Water.

Profile

You are a hands-on logistics professional who takes ownership, thinks ahead and enjoys working close to both customers and colleagues. You stay calm when priorities change, keep the details under control and bring a positive, service-minded approach to every task.

We Are Looking For a Candidate Who

• Brings at least 3 years of experience from freight forwarding or logistics.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Has excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Takes initiative and approaches challenges with a practical, solution-oriented mindset.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Adapts quickly and works well under pressure.
• Is comfortable using office software and logistics systems.

Contact Information

If you are ready to bring your expertise into a team where teamwork, customer focus and ownership matter, we would like to hear from you. Apply as soon as possible, as we review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis.

If you have further questions, you are welcome to contact Jon Harnden, Manager Reefer Sea UK on +44 7825 839431.

What We Do – Together We Create Solutions

Blue Water Shipping is a global provider of logistics services in modern supply chain management. Founded in Denmark in 1972, we have grown into a global organisation of specialists who create complete and tailor-made solutions for customers around the world. Our ambition is to deliver high-quality service through strong relationships, local expertise and a can-do mindset.

Today, Blue Water is represented by more than 80 offices in 30 countries. Across our network, 2,700 employees work together to deliver everything from standardised logistics solutions to complex, tailor-made projects – always with focus on creating value for our customers.

At Blue Water, we have strong expertise in reefer transport and a solid position in the global reefer market. Through our international network and in-house knowledge, we support customers with reliable solutions for chilled and frozen products by road, sea and air.