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…
Terminal Supervisor (Break Bulk Handling) Do you have experience gained within the Logistics / Port Industry. Do you have supervisory
Transport Planner | Southampton | Salary: £30-£35K at SDW Recruitment Ltd
Transport Planner Our client is looking for an experienced transport planner to join their extremely busy logistics team in Southampton.
Shipping and Logistics Coordinator | Southampton | Salary: £25K-£32K at SDW Recruitment Limited
Do you have logistics, shipping or freight forwarding experience? Have you coordinated the movement of import and export cargo, dealt
Business Development Manager | Southampton | Salary: £35K-£45K at SDW Recruitment Ltd
Business Development Manager Our client provides worldwide logistics solutions through a global network. The company is looking to add to
The Role: Our client is a well-established, industry leading courier company based in Eastleigh & part of a larger specialist logistics
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,
Ships Agent | Southampton | Salary: £DOE at SDW Recruitment Limited
Ships Agent Are you an experienced ships agent, looking to make your next career move and join a large, well
Customs Specialist | Southampton | Salary: c£50K at SDW Recruitment Limited
Customs Specialist Are you a passionate about all things Customs & International Trade? Would you consider yourself an expert in
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