Freight Operator – Sea Imports/Exports

Position: Freight Forwarder – Sea Imports

Location: Southampton

Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30-17:00 pm (37.5 per week)

Holiday: 25 days + Bank Holidays (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £30,000 pa (DOE)

We are passionate about Freight Forwarding and Global logistics. As a business, we believe our passion is reflected in the group-wide dedication to the business, shown especially in how we interact together and work hard for our customers. Passion is essential to good business and we seek to be the best we can be.

Are you ready to embark on a new and rewarding career in freight forwarding & logistics?

We now have an exciting opportunity for a freight forwarding operator to join our dynamic team based in Southampton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for any individuals with a basic level of experience in freight forwarding who are looking to develop their skills in deep-sea freight operations and customs declarations for a bonded warehouse.

You will gain hands-on experience with bonded warehousing, freight operations and customs declarations, learning from our dedicated team of freight professionals.

If you are a dynamic thinker with a keen eye for detail, this may be the right opportunity for you.

We offer structured training and ongoing support throughout your journey with us in freight forwarding.

What we offer

• Hybrid working: 2 days from home and 3 days in the office.
• 25 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing to 27 days with service anniversary milestones.
• Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service benefit
• Free onsite parking

Freight Forwarder – Key Role & Responsibilities:

• Building strong working relationships with clients/shipping lines & agents, good negotiation skills and attention to detail are essential for this role.
• Gaining a full understanding of our Bonded warehouse operation and inbound logistics.
• Ensure all import records are complete and correct prior to processing on E-customs and seek to rectify any identified errors with the relevant client or our inbound shipping department.
• General forwarding and administration duties through NetFreight i.e. invoicing & quotations.
• Assist with HMRC and client audits as and when required.
• Any other duties and responsibilities that may be agreed from time to time

Experience required:

• 1-3 years working in the freight forwarding industry
• Basic knowledge of deep-sea import operations, documentation and customs declarations
• Experience with customs declaration for bonded warehouses is an advantage but training will be provided.

Excited to Take the Next Step?
If you’re ready to grow your career in freight forwarding with a company that values its people, working collaboratively to foster growth and development within our Freight Forwarding team, this is your opportunity.

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