Air and Ocean Import Specialist

WR Logistics; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Training & development

Job summary

WR Logistics in Manchester is seeking an Air & Ocean Import Specialist to manage shipments from start to finish and keep customers informed throughout the process.

This is a full-time, permanent role offering progression within a successful freight forwarding business that genuinely invests in training and development, with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in Air Freight or Ocean Freight Import is preferred.
• Organised, proactive and customer-focused.
• Keen to develop within a business offering progression.

Responsibilities

• Managing import shipments from start to finish
• Tracking freight and keeping customers updated
• Coordinating shipping and customs documentation
• Liaising with customers, carriers, suppliers and overseas partners
• Managing operational data and billing
• Ensuring shipments run smoothly, accurately and on time

Skills

Import shipments

Customer communication

Documentation coordination

Billing

Job description

Air & Ocean Import Specialist - Manchester

Location: Manchester

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 DOE

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

I'm recruiting for two Import opportunities within the same established freight forwarding business in Manchester - one within Air Imports and one within Ocean Imports.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful international logistics organisation that genuinely invests in its people, with a strong focus on training, long-term development and internal progression.

The Role

• Managing import shipments from start to finish
• Tracking freight and keeping customers updated
• Coordinating shipping and customs documentation
• Liaising with customers, carriers, suppliers and overseas partners
• Managing operational data and billing
• Ensuring shipments run smoothly, accurately and on time

About You

Previous Air Freight or Ocean Freight Import experience would be ideal, although candidates earlier in their freight forwarding career will also be considered.

You'll be organised, proactive, customer-focused and keen to develop within a business where there is genuine opportunity to progress.

What's On Offer

£26,000 - £30,000 DOE, alongside a very strong benefits package.