At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage ocean import shipments and ensure seamless service for customers.
- Company: Join a well-established global freight forwarding business with a family-like atmosphere.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 24 days leave, outstanding training, and supportive management.
- Other info: Enjoy a friendly office culture with low staff turnover and long-term career stability.
- Why this job: Be part of a close-knit team where your contributions are valued and career growth is encouraged.
- Qualifications: Experience in ocean imports and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 31000 - 40000 £ per year.
Ocean Import Operator (Freight Forwarding)
Are you an experienced Ocean Import Operator looking to join a company where you're genuinely valued, supported, and given the opportunity to build a long-term career?
My client is a well-established global freight forwarding business with an outstanding reputation for service and an even better reputation as an employer.
Their Forest Gate office is known for its welcoming, family‑like atmosphere, exceptional training, and incredibly low staff turnover—a place where people enjoy coming to work and choose to stay.
As an Ocean Import Operator, you'll play a key role in managing import shipments from start to finish, ensuring customers receive a seamless, efficient service.
Responsibilities
- Managing ocean import shipments from booking through to final delivery.
- Liaising with overseas agents, shipping lines, customers, and hauliers.
- Preparing and checking import documentation.
- Customs clearance coordination (where applicable).
- Monitoring shipment progress and proactively communicating with customers.
- Handling invoicing, costing, and file completion.
- Providing a high level of customer service throughout the shipment lifecycle.
- What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in Ocean Imports within freight forwarding.
- Strong understanding of import operations and shipping documentation.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple shipments and prioritise workloads effectively.
- A proactive, customer‑focused approach.
- Experience with customs procedures is advantageous.
- What’s on Offer
- Salary: £31,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)
- 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Join a successful global logistics business with genuine career prospects.
- Outstanding training and ongoing development.
- Supportive management team that invests in its people.
- Friendly, collaborative office where everyone works together.
- Fantastic team culture with exceptionally low staff turnover.
- Long‑term career stability within a growing organisation.
If you're looking for more than just another freight forwarding role and want to join a business where you'll be supported, appreciated, and part of a close‑knit team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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