Deep-Sea Import Forwarder: End-to-End Shipments & Customs

Brook Street UK; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Autonomy and responsibility

Job summary

Brook Street Recruitment is supporting a Belfast-based business by recruiting a Freight Forwarder with a strong background in Deep Sea Import Operations and Customs Clearance. You will own international shipments from origin to final delivery, coordinating with shipping lines, customs authorities and transport providers.

Key duties include end-to-end management of deep-sea import shipments, handling customs clearance, preparing import documentation, and maintaining proactive, customer-focused

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Freight Forwarding
• Strong knowledge of Deep-Sea Freight / Import Operations
• Experience with customs procedures and customs clearance documentation
• Excellent understanding of shipping and import documentation
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end Deep-Sea Import shipments.
• Coordinating bookings with shipping lines, hauliers, overseas agents and other key stakeholders.
• Tracking and monitoring shipments to ensure timely delivery.
• Handling customs clearance processes and ensuring full compliance with regulations.
• Preparing and processing import documentation including Bills of Lading and customs entries.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Resolving shipment, customs and transport-related issues efficiently.
• Providing proactive updates and exceptional customer service throughout the shipment lifecycle.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Deep-Sea imports

Customs clearance

Customer service

Organisational skills

Time management

Job description

Brook Street Recruitment is supporting a Belfast-based business by recruiting a Freight Forwarder with a strong background in Deep Sea Import Operations and Customs Clearance. You will own international shipments from origin to final delivery, coordinating with shipping lines, customs authorities and transport providers.

Key duties include end-to-end management of deep-sea import shipments, handling customs clearance, preparing import documentation, and maintaining proactive, customer-focused