Multimodal Operator

Right Now Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary between £35,000 - £40,000

25 days of annual leave

Competitive benefits package

Development opportunities

Job summary

A logistics recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Multimodal Freight Operator for a full-time role based near London Heathrow. The role involves coordinating sea and air freight shipments, preparing customs entries, and working with a small team to ensure efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of multimodal freight operations with a focus on sea freight, excellent organizational skills, and prior experience in a similar role. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in multimodal freight operations.
• Strong knowledge of sea freight (75%) and some experience with air freight (25%).
• Ability to work independently within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate export and import shipments via sea and air freight.
• Prepare and submit customs entries for shipments.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Multimodal freight operations

Sea freight knowledge

Air freight experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Tools

E-customs

Descartes systems

Job description

Right Now Group is working with a well-established logistics company, specialising in multimodal freight forwarding. With a prime location near London Heathrow, they efficiently manage import and export requirements, focusing on agent-to-agent business, particularly dealing with markets in the Middle East and India.

Role Overview - Multimodal Operator:

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Multimodal Freight Operator to join their small team of four. This full-time, on-site role will focus primarily on sea freight operations (75%) with involvement in both air freight and import shipments. The successful candidate will be key in managing day-to-day freight operations, ensuring the smooth movement of goods, handling customs entries, and overseeing all relevant documentation for both import and export sea and air shipments.

Key Responsibilities - Multimodal Operator:

• Coordinate both export and import shipments via sea and air freight, ensuring timely and compliant movement of goods.
• Prepare and submit customs entries using E-customs/Descartes systems for both import and export shipments.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers, ensuring excellent service delivery.
• Manage shipment documentation from quotation through to invoicing.
• Work closely with a small team of 4 to drive operational efficiency.
• Address shipment delays and operational challenges effectively.
• Focus on export operations, particularly sea freight (75%), with involvement in air freight and import shipments.

Key Requirements - Multimodal Operator:

• Proven experience in multimodal freight operations, with a focus on both exports and imports.
• Strong sea freight knowledge (75%) and some air freight experience (25%).
• Familiarity with E-customs and Descartes systems.
• Ability to work independently within a small team environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with agent-to-agent business, especially in the Middle East and India, is a plus.
• Previous experience in a similar role in a small team environment is essential.

Benefits:

• Salary between £35,000 - £40,000, depending on experience.
• 25 days of annual leave.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, small team.
• Development opportunities within the logistics and freight forwarding industry.

If you're an experienced freight operator with a passion for logistics and operational efficiency, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join a growing team making an impact in the logistics sector.