The permanent desk for freight, customs and logistics
We cover the trade end to end, from the clerks and coordinators who move and clear cargo to the managers and directors who run the operation and own the P&L. We don't run temporary, contract or interim desks, and we don't send generalist "logistics candidates" by the dozen. We headhunt the right operator, test them on the systems you actually run and manage the offer so the hire sticks.
Who we are
Lodestar Search is a specialist recruitment agency for UK freight forwarding and logistics. We place permanent staff, and nothing else. One sector, one job: finding operators who can do the work and who stay.
For employers, that means an end to the job board lottery. The best people in this trade are already working, not applying, so we go and find them. Before you see a CV, we've checked their knowledge is real rather than "familiar", and confirmed they can actually get to your depot. And because three in four employers counter-offer, we stay close through the notice period so your hire turns up on day one.
For candidates, it means a recruiter who speaks your language and won't waste your time. We work directly with firms that don't advertise, so we can put you in front of roles you'd never find on a job board. We only pitch you something that fits your experience, your systems and your commute. And every conversation stays confidential, whether you're actively looking or just quietly wondering what else is out there.
The proof
The figures that shape how we work.
GVA of the UK logistics sector, ~6% of GDP
Active logistics & transport vacancies (early 2026)
Of import/export firms struggle to recruit customs declarants
Of employers counter-offer, our process is built for it
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