Multimodal Freight Operator - Import & Global Shipments

White Recruitment Construction; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

White Recruitment Construction in Southampton is seeking a Multimodal Freight Operator to oversee shipments from booking to delivery. You will manage import and export freight and coordinate ocean, air and road movements, acting as the primary point of contact for customers and suppliers.

The role reports into a busy logistics team and offers a clear path to broaden knowledge across air, ocean and road forwarding while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely updates on every shipment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within freight forwarding.
• Strong import operations experience.
• Hands-on experience completing Customs entries via CDS.
• Good understanding of the end-to-end freight forwarding process.
• Experience using CargoWise or a similar freight forwarding system.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day import and export freight operations.
• Coordinate ocean, air and road freight shipments.
• Manage shipments from initial booking through to delivery.
• Liaise with customers, overseas offices, shipping lines, airlines, hauliers and other suppliers.
• Prepare and check shipping documentation.
• Complete UK Customs entries via CDS.
• Ensure shipments comply with customs and regulatory requirements.
• Handle customer queries and provide regular shipment updates.
• Work with internal teams to move shipments efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Monitor costs, charges and invoicing.
• Build strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Import operations

Customs entries via CDS

End-to-end freight forwarding

CargoWise

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

White Recruitment Construction in Southampton is seeking a Multimodal Freight Operator to oversee shipments from booking to delivery. You will manage import and export freight and coordinate ocean, air and road movements, acting as the primary point of contact for customers and suppliers.

The role reports into a busy logistics team and offers a clear path to broaden knowledge across air, ocean and road forwarding while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely updates on every shipment.