Import Operator - Ocean & Air Freight

Logix Recruitment Limited; Northwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in the UK is seeking an experienced Import Operator for their Cheshire branch. This role entails handling both Ocean and Air Freight consignments, providing customer support, completing relevant documentation, preparing customs entries, managing shipments, and handling invoicing. Candidates should have at least 2-3 years of experience in Imports and be proactive team players. The salary ranges from £30,000 to £33,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years experience within Imports.
• Proactive and a team player.
• Customs experience is a bonus, training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer support regarding shipments.
• Complete documentation for Ocean and Air Freight Imports.
• Provide customers with quotations and rates.
• Complete customs entries.
• Organize deliveries and chase shipments.
• Manage invoicing.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Documentation

Job description

After 35 years of providing freight solutions to businesses, our client has become one of the UK's most experienced shipping and logistics companies. They are now looking to recruit an experienced Import Operator to join their Cheshire branch.

The role will be covering both Ocean and Air Freight consignments. Duties will involve:

Responsibilities

• Providing customer support / service to new and existing customers, updating them on shipments etc
• Completing all relevant documentation and paper work for both Ocean and Air Freight Imports
• Providing customer with quotations / rates
• Completing customs entries
• Chasing shipments and organising deliveries
• Invoicing

Qualifications

Applicants should have at least 2-3 years experience within Imports, be proactive and good at working within a team. Customs experience is a bonus, but not essential, as training can be provided.

Salary is between 30-33K depending on experience.