At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage freight shipments from booking to delivery, ensuring smooth operations.
- Company: Confidential established freight and logistics business in Portsmouth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £34,000, Monday to Friday hours.
- Other info: Join a leading recruitment partner in the logistics industry.
- Why this job: Take ownership of shipments and make a real impact in logistics.
- Qualifications: Experience in freight forwarding or international logistics required.
The predicted salary is between 28800 - 35200 £ per year.
Position: Multimodal Freight Operator
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: up to £ 34,000 pa
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 17:30pm
Are you an experienced freight professional who enjoys taking ownership of shipments from start to finish? We're working with an established freight and logistics business in Portsmouth to recruit a Multimodal Freight Operator to join their team. This is a hands-on operational role covering imports and exports across multimodal freight, with responsibility for coordinating shipments through the entire process and ensuring everything runs smoothly, accurately and on time.
The Role
- You'll manage freight movements from initial booking through to final delivery, acting as a key point of contact for customers, suppliers, carriers and overseas partners.
- Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing import and export shipments from start to finish
- Coordinating multimodal freight movements, including road, sea and air as required
- Booking freight with carriers, hauliers and other service providers
- Preparing and checking shipping and commercial documentation
- Handling UK customs entries via CDS
- Liaising with customers, overseas agents, ports and transport providers
- Tracking shipments and proactively managing delays or issues
- Ensuring customs and compliance requirements are met
- Providing customers with regular shipment updates
About You
We're looking for someone with previous experience in freight forwarding or international logistics, ideally with solid exposure to both imports and exports.
You’ll ideally have:
- Experience managing freight shipments from start to finish
- Knowledge of multimodal freight operations
- Practical experience with UK customs and CDS
- Good understanding of import/export documentation
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines simultaneously
- A proactive, problem-solving approach
- Excellent attention to detail
- Confidence dealing with customers, suppliers and overseas partners
Freight & Customs Operator in Totton employer: WR Logistics
WR Logistics is an exceptional employer located in Bradford, offering a dynamic work environment where career development is prioritised. With a competitive salary and a supportive team culture, employees benefit from a Monday to Friday working pattern and ample training opportunities, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow within the freight forwarding industry.
