Ocean Import Operator

White Recruitment Ltd; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Profit share

Employee-owned company

Supportive team environment

Job summary

White Recruitment Limited is seeking an Ocean Import Operator in Middlesex to manage ocean import shipments from origin to final delivery. The role involves coordinating with overseas agents, shipping lines and hauliers, and ensuring documentation is accurate.

You’ll track shipments, assist with customs needs and arrange deliveries, with a supportive, employee-owned employer offering a hybrid 2 days from home arrangement and a path for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding or shipping operations considered essential.
• Interest in ocean freight with eagerness to develop import knowledge.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow within the role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ocean import shipments from origin to delivery.
• Liaise with overseas agents, shipping lines, hauliers, and customers.
• Track shipments and provide regular customer updates.
• Prepare and check import documentation for accuracy.
• Assist with customs clearance and resolve document queries.
• Arrange deliveries and coordinate transport providers.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Ocean freight interest

Job description

Position: Ocean Import Operator

Salary: £28,000-£31,000 + Bonus Incentives & Profit Share

Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30-17:00pm (Hybrid 2 days from home 3 office based)

Location: Middlesex

Are you currently working in freight forwarding and looking to take the next step in your career?

We're working with a well-established, employee-owned freight forwarding business that's looking to add an Ocean Import Operator to its growing team. This is a great opportunity for someone with some initial experience in freight forwarding who wants to develop their operational knowledge, take on more responsibility and build a long-term career within the industry.

The business has built a strong reputation for its customer-focused approach, supportive working environment and commitment to developing its people. With a broad international network and a diverse customer base, it offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a professional, collaborative team.

The Role

You'll support the day-to-day management of ocean import shipments, working closely with customers, overseas agents, shipping lines and hauliers to ensure cargo moves smoothly from origin through to final delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating ocean import shipments from overseas origins through to final delivery.
• Liaising with overseas agents, shipping lines, hauliers and customers to keep shipments moving.
• Tracking shipments and providing customers with regular updates.
• Preparing and checking import documentation to ensure information is accurate and complete.
• Assisting with customs clearance requirements and resolving documentation queries.
• Arranging deliveries and coordinating with transport providers.

What We're Looking For

This role would suit someone at an early stage in their freight forwarding career who is keen to learn, develop and progress.

You might currently be working as a Junior Freight Forwarder, Import Clerk, Logistics Coordinator or in a similar position, and be ready for an opportunity to broaden your experience.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Some previous experience within freight forwarding, shipping or logistics.
• An interest in ocean freight and a desire to develop your import knowledge.

You don't need to know everything already. The right attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in developing within freight forwarding are just as important as your existing experience.

What's On Offer?

• £28,000-£31,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Bonus incentives and profit share.
• The opportunity to join an established, employee-owned freight forwarding business.
• A supportive team environment where learning and development are encouraged.