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Accelerate Specialist

How does working for a rapidly growing business with a vibrant work culture, where you feel invested in and supported, sound?
We have the role for you!

As an Accelerate Specialist, you’ll enjoy the stability of a career in logistics while focusing on your personal growth and career development. You’ll be supported by a team that values work–life balance, collaboration, and your long-term success.

The impact you will have

You will take ownership of shipments once they are booked, making sure freight, full loads, and part loads move smoothly across Europe.

Every day will bring new challenges, from coordinating with hauliers and customs agents to resolving issues, and you’ll be the one keeping everything on track.

By staying proactive, solving problems quickly, and communicating clearly with customers and partners, you’ll play a key role in delivering outstanding service, ensuring compliance, and building the strong relationships that keep our operations running and our business growing.

A typical day

Managing import and export shipments, ensuring compliance with regulations and smooth movement across borders.
Preparing and verifying all documentation required for European shipments.
Coordinating with partners, hauliers, internal custom teams and external agents to arrange transport and clearance.
Monitoring deliveries and collections in transit, resolving challenges encountered during the journey.
Communicating clear and timely updates to customers, colleagues, and third parties.
Coordinating alternative arrangements when required to maintain service commitments.
Ensuring adherence to company procedures, service levels, and KPIs.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in internal systems for traceability and performance monitoring.
Building and sustaining strong working relationships with suppliers, carriers, and partners.
Collaborating with colleagues and third parties to ensure smooth daily operations.
Recording and reviewing operational issues and solutions to support continuous improvement.

Is this role for you?

A 2:1 degree, preferably in Supply Chain and Logistics, or experience in a similar freight/logistics role.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage and control multiple shipments simultaneously.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Confident decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong IT skills, including MS Office.

Desirable

Knowledge of import/export regulations, customs procedures, and documentation requirements.
Experience using Salesforce.
Numerical and analytical skills for reviewing shipment data and documentation.
Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, carriers, and partners.
Experience in a fast-paced logistics or supply chain environment.

What we’ll offer you

Besides being a great place to work with a lovely bunch of people (well we think so anyway!) here is what we have to offer you:

Competitive salary
Contributory pension with up to 6% employer contribution
Life Assurance of 4 times basic salary on commencement of employment
25 days Holidays plus bank holidays
Family focused: Up to 8 weeks paid Enhanced Parental Leave for new parents
Monday – Friday, 9-5 pm inclusive of an hour’s lunch
Employee Assistance Programme is a free and confidential service available 24/7 to support your health and wellbeing.
Charity top-up scheme
Coffee house with 200 Degrees Coffee and Bird and Blend tea
Free offsite parking a short walk away
Short walk to the local retail park
Regular social events – Rounders, crazy golf, team parties
Culture of internal promotion and progression

A Bit About Baxter

Founded in 2014, Baxter Freight specialises in delivering tailored freight solutions worldwide. By combining practical logistics expertise with specialist consultancy, we help our customers achieve their commercial objectives while meeting environmental responsibilities.

Collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do – whether with our customers, suppliers, or incredible team, enabling us to handle a diverse range of goods, from car manufacturing parts to large modular buildings. Thanks to our experience and strong reputation, we innovate quickly and effectively, staying ahead of industry demands.

We believe our success is driven by people. That’s why we hire exceptional talent and foster a vibrant, inclusive culture that values creativity, expertise, and a healthy work–life balance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Baxter Freight is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone can thrive. We hire based on skills, experience, and values alignment, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We recruit, train, promote, and reward individuals regardless of race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, disability, or age. Our goal is to ensure that every team member feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute to our shared success.