Air & Ocean Freight Specialist - Imports Focus

Manifest Recruitment Limited; Rothwell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Manifest Recruitment Limited is partnering with a small independent freight forwarder in Leeds to recruit an experienced Air & Ocean Freight Operator. This hands-on role covers bookings through to final delivery, with a focus on Air Imports and close collaboration with the operations team.

You will coordinate air and ocean shipments, prepare freight documents, manage customs where required, liaise with customers and overseas partners, and monitor costs and invoicing.

Qualifications

• Hands-on freight forwarding experience, ideally in Air & Ocean
• Air Import experience preferred, with Ocean Imports also valuable
• Knowledge of freight documentation and end-to-end shipment coordination
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and work in a small team
• Familiarity with CDS and Incoterms is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Manage Air and Ocean Import and Export shipments from booking to final delivery
• Prioritize Air Imports alongside Ocean Imports and wider exports
• Liaise with customers, overseas agents, shipping lines, airlines and transport providers
• Prepare and process freight documentation and coordinate customs
• Arrange collections and deliveries, monitor shipments and resolve issues
• Provide customers with updates and handle shipment enquiries
• Maintain shipment records, monitor costs and handle invoicing
• Support freight pricing and other operations and commercial activities

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Cost awareness

Tools

MultiFreight

Job description

Manifest Recruitment Limited is partnering with a small independent freight forwarder in Leeds to recruit an experienced Air & Ocean Freight Operator. This hands-on role covers bookings through to final delivery, with a focus on Air Imports and close collaboration with the operations team.

You will coordinate air and ocean shipments, prepare freight documents, manage customs where required, liaise with customers and overseas partners, and monitor costs and invoicing.