Behind almost every purchase you make, from Christmas lights to a new car, there is a ship. Almost everything we buy, use, wear, and much of what we eat, spends at least some of its life in a container at sea. These giant craft are the lifeblood of the global economy, circumnavigating the globe to
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Welcome to SDW Recruitment – Your Trusted Recruitment Partner Specialising in Shipping, Freight Forwarding, and Logistics
We understand the unique job roles and challenges within these sectors, allowing us to identify and attract candidates who not only meet but exceed your expectations
Just some of the jobs we are currently recruiting for…
We have clients looking to recruit at al levels, across the South Coast and all applications will be treated completely
Internal Sales Manager | Southampton | Salary: £30-£40K at Freight Forwarder & Logistics Company
Internal Sales Manager Our client is a global freight forwarder that are looking to add to their team in Southampton
Managing Director – UK | Southampton | Salary: £Competitive at SDW Recruitment Limited
Do you have senior leadership experience working for a freight forwarder or shipping company, with a clear ability to lead
Import Operations Coordinator | Southampton | Salary: £25K – £32K at SDW Recruitment Limited
Import Operations Coordinator Are you an experienced Imports Coordinator and looking to make a step up in your career,
Operations Coordinator | Totton | Salary £25K – 30K at A growing & innovative freight forwarder
Operations Coordinator Are you an experienced Operations Coordinator and looking to make their next career move and join a well-established
Do you currently work in freight and looking for a new challenge? A more exciting role, where no 2 days
Vessel Agent Team Leader | Southampton | Salary: £DOE at A leading global shipping line
Vessel Agent Team Leader Are you an experienced ships agent, looking to make your next career move and join
Transport Manager | Southampton | Salary c£45-50K DOE at SDW Recruitment Ltd
Transport Manager Our client is looking for a Transport Manager to join their extremely busy team in Southampton. This is a great
Vessel Supervisor | Southampton | Salary: DOE at Global Shipping Line
Vessel Supervisor Are you an experienced ships agent, looking to make your next career move and join a large well
Trusted by the shipping, freight forwarding, logistics & supply chain sector
We are proud to be the trusted recruitment partner for a wide range of logistics companies, from smaller owner managed freight forwarders, mid-sized transport & warehousing companies, through to global supply chain providers and manufacturers
We recruit for a wide range of roles throughout the industry, from entry to senior / director level, these include:
Import & Export, Freight Forwarding & Liner, Project Cargo, Break Bulk, Customs Clearance, Air, Road & Sea, FCL & LCL, Transport & Distribution, Dangerous / Hazardous Cargo, Fulfillment & Warehousing, Courier & Pallets, 3PL & 4PL, through to Digital Solutions, IT & Software.
Latest shipping news & recruitment blogs
Our latest news from the shipping & logistics sector, hiring & recruitment blogs and career advice
Interview Tips | What not to say
This is a guest blog from Mitch Sullivan from Copywriting for Recruiters and it is about job interviews and what can sometimes go wrong with them. So, over to Mitch…. One part of me wanted to write something that offers interview tips, knowing there are many unemployed people out there desperate for any insight that
Top tips on how to recruit successfully in today’s market
Having stated SDW 20 years ago this year, in this time I have never seen such a shortage of experienced candidates applying for jobs. There has always been peaks & troughs in application numbers, but, not as low as this and for so long. There is a battle on, between employers fighting for that elusive