Freight and Liner Operator

Freight and Liner Operator

Location: Southampton, UK

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (DOE)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Freight and Liner Operator with a Freight Forwarding background to join a growing and dynamic specialist freight business based in the Southampton area. The successful candidate will provide freight solutions to any global destination, including complex and non-standard routes, working with major 3PL vessel operators to move primarily OOG cargo.

This role offers outstanding training, long-term development and opportunities for travel to trade shows and industry events.

Working Hours: Full time – Monday – Friday (8:30am – 5:00pm)

Package Benefits:

• 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Bonus Scheme and Annual Salary Reviews
• Hybrid working: 1 day per week from home after 6 months
• Private Medical and Dental Cover
• Comprehensive training and development with the opportunity to be shaped and progressed within the business
• Travel opportunities to trade and boat shows/events
• Employee-focused environment with long-term progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage Sea Freight operations, utilising 3PL vessels and major shipping lines.
• Handle freight movements to global destinations, including specialist and unusual routes
• Support Air and Road shipments when required, offering a fully multimodal service
• Deliver high levels of customer service and build strong commercial relationships
• Manage bookings, documentation and operational queries efficiently and accurately
• Liaise confidently with carriers, agents and clients to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations
• Contribute to commercial activity – including making proactive calls and supporting business growth

Requirements:

• 2-3 years’ experience in Freight Forwarding (Sea Freight background preferred; NVOCC experience beneficial)
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence on the phone
• Experience working with or booking onto major shipping lines is desirable
• Willingness to learn, develop and be moulded within a specialist freight environment
• Ability to handle multimodal enquiries (Sea, plus some Air and Road)
• Experience with OOG Cargo would be beneficial
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

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