Import Operations Coordinator — Freight, Bonus + Saturday Pay

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Immingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group bonus up to 50% of monthlysalary

Company mobile phone

Health & Travel Insurance

Saturdays from home after training

Live job security in established org

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is partnering with a leading international logistics and freight forwarding group to recruit an Import Operations Co-ordinator for their Immingham office.

You will coordinate end-to-end import processes, handling shipments from Scandinavia and Europe into the UK, using EDI files, customs entries and working with a network of hauliers to ensure timely deliveries. Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding, shipping, customs clearance or import operations.
• Knowledge of customs procedures and import documentation.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to monitor costs and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Processing shipping manifests and EDI files from colleagues across Norway, Holland and Denmark.
• Managing both LCL and FCL import shipments.
• Completing customs entries and associated documentation.
• Arranging UK-wide deliveries and collections through a network of approved hauliers.
• Preparing and issuing haulage instructions.
• Liaising with Port Health Authorities and managing IPAFFS requirements where necessary.
• Building strong relationships with overseas agents, suppliers and customers.
• Monitoring shipment profitability and checking profit and loss reports.
• Inputting revenues and costs accurately into the operating system.
• Providing rates and shipment charges to customers and partner offices.
• Acting as the main point of contact for a large aluminium import contract.
• Delivering excellent customer service through clear communication with clients, suppliers and colleagues.
• Supporting the wider operations team with general office and operational duties.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Customs procedures knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Profitability awareness

Tools

Freight operating systems

EDI processing

Job description

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is partnering with a leading international logistics and freight forwarding group to recruit an Import Operations Co-ordinator for their Immingham office.

You will coordinate end-to-end import processes, handling shipments from Scandinavia and Europe into the UK, using EDI files, customs entries and working with a network of hauliers to ensure timely deliveries. Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays.