Sea and Air Freight Operator

Position: Sea and Air Freight Operator
Location: Castleford
Hours: Mon – Fri 9am – 17:30
Salary: Up to £35,000 DEO

We are recruiting for a client of ours, a company, established over 100 years ago that specialises in multi-modal freight services.

The ideal candidate will be fully conversant in all aspects of Imports & Exports for Air and Ocean freight operations, ensuring smooth and efficient transportation of goods from origin to destination. You will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to offer top class customer satisfaction.

Your key responsibilities as a Sea and Air Freight Operator:

• Coordinate and manage the shipment of goods via sea and air freight
• Booking shipments with Origin/Destination, arranging with shipping lines
• Customs clearance formalities – desirable
• Track and update delivery statuses in the company’s system and provide regular updates to clients
• Job invoicing and costing
• Arranging UK haulage and deliveries
• Prepare, track, and manage all documentation related to freight shipments, including bills of lading, air waybills, and customs declarations.
• Have sold Cargowise experience and demonstrate knowledge of data input, milestones, shipping documentation – ESSENTIAL

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years experience with a UK freight forwarder in sea freight
• Extensive Cargowise experience – ESSENTIAL!
• The ability to problem solve and work effectively in a fast-paced environment and working to tight deadlines

Benefits:

• Salary up to £35,000 DOE
• Hybrid working (2 from home after training)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Medicash scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Free breakfast daily
• Lots of pizza Fridays and employee engagement

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a globally recognized logistics company with opportunities for career growth and development.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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