Air & Ocean Freight Operator
Freight Forwarding | Leeds
Up to £35,000 DOE | Office-Based
We are currently working with an independent freight forwarding business based in Leeds, looking to recruit an experienced Air & Ocean Freight Operator to join their team.
This is a hands-on operational role managing Air and Ocean Freight shipments from booking through to final delivery, with a particular focus on Air Imports. You'll work closely with the existing operations team, taking ownership of shipments, supporting day-to-day operations and contributing to the continued development of the department.
The role will involve:
- Managing Air and Ocean Import and Export shipments from booking through to final delivery
- Coordinating Air Imports as a priority, alongside Ocean Imports and wider export operations
- Liaising with customers, overseas agents, shipping lines, airlines and transport providers
- Preparing and processing freight documentation and coordinating customs requirements
- Arranging collections and deliveries, monitoring shipments and resolving operational issues
- Providing customers with regular updates and handling shipment inquiries
- Maintaining accurate shipment records, monitoring costs and handling shipment invoicing
- Supporting freight pricing and wider operational and commercial activities
What they're looking for:
- Previous hands-on freight forwarding experience, ideally across Air and Ocean Freight
- Air Import operational experience particularly desirable, alongside Ocean Imports
- Knowledge of freight documentation and end-to-end shipment coordination
- Air and Ocean Export experience would be advantageous
- Customs knowledge, including CDS and Incoterms, would be beneficial
- Good commercial awareness and attention to costs and profitability
- Strong organisational, communication and customer service skills
- Comfortable managing multiple shipments and working within a small team
- Experience using MultiFreight would be advantageous but isn't essential
Additional information:
- Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience
- Location: Leeds
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
- Working arrangements: Office-based
- Company: Small, independent freight forwarding business
- Development: Opportunity to broaden experience across Air and Ocean Freight, customs procedures, pricing and commercial operations
This is a great opportunity for an experienced freight forwarding professional looking to take ownership of shipments, broaden their operational experience and contribute to the development of a growing freight forwarding department.
Air & Ocean Freight Operator in Leeds employer: Manifest Recruitment Limited Careers
Join a well-established International Freight Forwarding Company in Feltham, where your expertise as a Sea Freight Export Operator/Supervisor will be valued and rewarded. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, this company fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages professional development and offers competitive salaries. Enjoy the benefits of working in a dynamic environment that prioritises customer service excellence and supports your career aspirations.
Contact Details:
Manifest Recruitment Limited Careers Recruitment Team
