Freight Forwarder

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

ALS Recruiting Ltd is seeking a talented Ocean Import Operator to join our industry-leading freight forwarding client in Felixstowe, UK. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong export operations experience, managing shipments end-to-end while providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced logistics environment. Your responsibilities include managing import shipments, coordinating bookings, handling documentation, and ensuring compliance with shipping regulations. Previous experience in ocean import forwarding is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in ocean import freight forwarding.
• Strong knowledge of import documentation and customs procedures.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing full-cycle ocean import shipments.
• Coordinating bookings with shippers, hauliers, and carriers.
• Preparing import documentation and customs paperwork.
• Tracking shipments and providing proactive customer updates.

Skills

Ocean import freight forwarding

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of import documentation

Multitasking

Tools

Freight forwarding systems

Job description

Supportive and growing team environment

Career progression opportunities

On the lookout for a talented Ocean Import Operator to join our industry leading freight forwarding client in Felixstowe.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong export operations experience who enjoys managing shipments end-to-end and delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced logistics environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing full-cycle ocean import shipments
• Coordinating bookings with shippers, hauliers, and carriers
• Preparing import documentation and customs paperwork
• Tracking shipments and providing proactive customer updates
• Ensuring compliance with international shipping regulations
• Handling invoicing, rates, and operational administration

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in ocean import freight forwarding
• Strong knowledge of import documentation and customs procedures
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines
• Experience using freight forwarding systems is advantageous

If you’re interested in hearing more, apply directly or get in touch for a confidential conversation.