Ocean Export Operator

Tall Grass Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Ocean Freight Operator in Manchester. The successful candidate will manage ocean export shipments, support customers, and arrange customs clearances. This office-based role offers a competitive salary of up to £38,000 depending on experience, with benefits including a company pension, annual pay reviews, and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Company Pension

Annual Pay review + Company Bonus

Monthly team night out

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Freight Forwarding, preferably in Air & Sea logistics.
• Enthusiastic, ambitious, self-motivated.
• Good knowledge of MS Office products.

Responsibilities

• Handle ocean export shipments from start to finish.
• Provide customer support in coordination with the Sales Department.
• Arrange customs clearances.

Skills

Freight Forwarding experience

Customer service

Documentation handling

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Cargo wise

Job description

Role: Ocean Freight Operator - Exports

Location: Manchester Airport

Salary: Up to 38,000 DOE

Company / Role:

A key client of mine is seeking a dedicated Ocean Export Freight Operator, to work from their Manchester branch, who can apply their strong operational knowledge to handle exports and some import shipments as part of an experienced small but growing team.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Independent handling of ocean export shipments from start to finish including booking, shipment control, documentation, transport insurance, accounting and customs handling.
• Customer support in conjunction with the Sales Department including occasional client visits when required.
• Arrange Customs Clearances.
• Communication with UK, Overseas Offices, and agents.
• Checking of job file reporting, accuracy, and profitability.

Candidate Requirement:

• Minimum 3+ Years of experience within Freight Forwarding, preferably in Air & Sea logistics and Ocean Export is a MUST
• Must be enthusiastic, ambitious, self-motivated.
• Good knowledge of MS Office products.
• FCL / LCL / CDS / Cargo wise One desirable.

Benefits / Package:

• Basic Salary up to 38,000 DOE
• Annual Pay review + Company Bonus ( Depending on performance )
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Office based role NO working from home. However, flexible hours on offer.
• Company Pension
• A role in a top 25 global freight forwarder with real career progression
• Monthly team night out and much more