Freight and Liner Operator

Freight and Liner Operator

Location: Southampton, UK
Salary: circa £35,000 – £40,000 (DOE)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Freight Operator with a Sea Freight background and a commercial mindset to join a growing and dynamic specialist freight business based in the Southampton area.

The successful candidate will provide freight solutions to global destinations, including complex and non-standard routes, working closely with major 3PL vessel operators to move primarily OOG cargo. Alongside operational responsibility, this role will suit someone comfortable supporting sales activity and developing customer relationships.

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

Working Hours:
Full time – Monday to 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 while building and maintaining strong commercial relationships

• Manage bookings, documentation, quotations and operational queries efficiently and accurately

• Liaise confidently with carriers, agents and clients to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations

• Support commercial and sales activity, including proactive client contact, identifying opportunities, and contributing to business growth

Requirements

• 2-3 years’ experience in Freight Forwarding (Sea Freight background preferred; NVOCC experience beneficial)

• Previous exposure to sales, account management, or commercial freight activity alongside operations

• Strong commercial awareness with confidence engaging customers by phone and email

• 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, relationship-building, and customer service skills

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