Sea Freight Operator
Experienced Freight Operator with specifically Sea Freight expertise required to join an established team. Sea Freight Import/Export operations are core focus of role, alongside supporting air/road freight bookings and business development.
Ideal candidate for the role of Freight Operator would possess strong sea freight knowledge, be committed to delivering excellent customer service and have a strong understanding of international forwarding processes and excellent communication skills.
Offered as a Permanent contract with competitive salary, attractive company benefits and opportunity for career progression.
Freight Operator Duties:
- Manage sea freight import/export files from quotation to delivery
- Support air and road freight bookings (full training provided)
- Liaise with customers, agents, and suppliers
- Arrange customs clearance and final delivery
- Resolve operational issues professionally
- Ensure accurate file costing and invoicing
- Make outbound calls to customers and prospects to help grow our multimodal offering
Freight Operator Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in Sea Freight operations - essential
- Strong understanding of international forwarding processes
- Experience with customs clearance procedures
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Proactive problem-solver with a positive approach
- Experience in airfreight or road freight is desirable but not essential (training provided)
Location: Redditch, Worcestershire
Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 5 pm
Salary: £34,000 p.a. - £36,000 p.a. dependent upon experience
Benefits: EAP, Attendance Bonus, Training and Development, Pension, Parking
Contract: Permanent
If you are an experienced Sea Freight Operator, please apply today!