A Small selection of our latest jobs
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Customs Coordinator
Well established freight forwarderSouthampton, Hampshire -
Senior Import Operations Coordinator
Established Freight ForwarderSouthampton, Hampshire -
Import Coordinator – Freight Forwarding
Family owned forwarderHampshire, Portsmouth -
Air Export Operations Coordinator
Family run freight forwarderHampshire, Totton -
Customs Warehousing Bureau Coordinator
Global Freight ForwarderSouthampton, Hampshire -
International Move Coordinator
Leading Move SpecialistHedge End, Hampshire
Click on our Jobs page to see all current vacancies, or contact one of our friendly team on 023 8033 6633 or email hi@bluerocketrec.com
The specialist sectors we work in…
From operation roles in multimodal freight forwarding, to purchasing & procurement, commercial roles to senior management & board level positions. We also have extensive experience in recruiting for various systems, tech & AI focussed roles within the logistics and supply chain sector.
Freight Forwarding & Customs
Multimodal Freight Forwarders | Import & Export | Customs Compliance | Key Account | General & Senior Management
Supply Chain & Logistics
Demand & Forecasting | Supply Chain Planners & Analysts | Procurement & Purchasing | Optimisation Specialists
AI & Technology
AI & Automation Project Managers | Data Analysts | Solution Architects – Supply Chain | Digital Transformation
Warehouse & Distribution
Warehouse Managers | Transport Planners | Inventory & Stock Controllers | Fulfilment | Compliance Managers
Shipping Lines & NVOCC
Liner & Vessel Planners | Trade & Pricing | Documentation & Operations | Port Agency | Container Control
e-commerce & Retail Logistics
Fulfilment & Last Mile | Omni-Channel | Network & Carrier Managers | Reverse Logistics
We are a global talent finder for the
Shipping & Logistics sector
We use our specialist sector knowledge in supply chain & logistics, in combination with our extensive recruitment experience to offer you a range of recruitment services
Permanent Recruitment
Our permanent recruitment service helps you hire shipping and logistics professionals who strengthen your operation and enable you to deliver consistently excellent service to your customers.
We operate as a true specialist within the shipping, freight forwarding, and logistics sectors, giving us a deep understanding of the roles, pressures, and people that keep your business moving.
Specialist & Senior (Executive Search)
We specialise in senior & specialist roles, partnering with businesses of all sizes across the Shipping, Freight, and Logistics sectors.
Our expertise spans the hiring of senior executives, directors, and hard-to-find specialist talent. With deep sector knowledge and extensive search experience, we are dedicated to finding the ideal candidates for your business. Our commitment is to deliver the best talent through a discreet and personalised recruitment approach.
Contract & Temporary Recruitment
Flexible. Fast. Compliant.
Our contract and temporary recruitment services are built to flex with your business – scaling up when demand spikes and streamlining when it doesn’t.
Whether you need niche skills for a project or reliable operational cover at pace, we can quickly and efficiently find you the right contractors based on your individual needs.
Our values are at the core of everything we do
Human-first recruitment. Powered by the latest tech. Built on trust.
trust
Honest assessments on candidate fit & suitability, including no, when its not right. Open & honest discussion on salaries, benefits timescales & fees.
Transparency
Clear explanation of shortlisting decisions to both clients & candidates. Every candidate we introduce received detailed feedback and kept updated on the process.
Integrity
We never push or encourage a bad fit to make a placement. Long-term relationships mean more to us than short-term fees. We represent both clients & candidates fairly and no CVs are ever sent without consent.
Human-first
We use AI & automation to assist in admin, sourcing & marketing, but a real human hiring expert always builds relationships, has sensitive conversations around fit, offers, counter-offers and difficult feedback.
Clients & Partners
Just a small selection of shipping, freight forwarding & logistics companies that trust us when they recruit for various roles across their business.
What our clients are saying
Don’t take our word for it – here’s just what a few of our clients say:
‘We continue to use Blue Rocket for the majority of our hiring needs, from senior specialist freight forwarding & logistics roles, through to commercial & other key positions. The team has a great ability to explore the whole available market, not just relying on job boards & advertising, but tapping into their extensive network, identifying the perfect fit in terms of experience and personality, resulting in long term successful hires.’
Gerald Price – Director
CMF Marine Freight
‘I’ve had the pleasure of working with Blue Rocket (SDW) for over 15 years and have successfully appointed numerous colleagues through their services. Steve and his team consistently deliver top-tier candidates who are a great fit for our business needs. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and understanding of our requirements make them my go-to recruitment partner. I highly recommend Blue Rocket for anyone looking for reliable and effective recruitment solutions.’
Gary Phillips – Director
Far Logistics
‘Our great recruitment partner came up trumps once again. We have used Blue Rocket (formerly SDW) since 2002 and have hired the majority of our current staff through them, from my management team to operational staff. Steve really understands our company, values and what makes us tick, and ensures he explores the whole market to find us candidates that not only excel at the job, but are also a great team fit too.’
Ross Negus – MD
Southampton Freight Services