Ocean Import Operator: Global Freight, Career Growth

White Recruitment Limited; Sale; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

White Recruitment Limited is recruiting an Ocean Import Operator for a market-leading logistics group in Sale, Manchester. You will manage ocean import shipments from origin to delivery, ensuring first-class service and regulatory compliance, while supporting invoicing and customer communication.

The role offers a permanent, office-based schedule in a busy environment with opportunities for career progression within a globally recognised freight forwarder.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Ocean Imports within a freight forwarding environment.
• Strong understanding of ocean import processes and documentation.
• Experience handling shipments from booking through to final delivery.

Responsibilities

• Managing FCL and LCL ocean import shipments from start to finish.
• Liaising with overseas agents, carriers, hauliers, and customers.
• Arranging customs clearance and accurate documentation.
• Monitoring shipment progress and resolving operational issues.
• Coordinating deliveries and communicating shipment updates.
• Processing supplier invoices and customer billing.
• Maintaining compliance with industry regulations and company procedures.
• Building strong relationships with customers and service providers.

Skills

Ocean imports

FCL/LCL shipments

Customs procedures

Documentation

Customer service

Job description

White Recruitment Limited is recruiting an Ocean Import Operator for a market-leading logistics group in Sale, Manchester. You will manage ocean import shipments from origin to delivery, ensuring first-class service and regulatory compliance, while supporting invoicing and customer communication.

The role offers a permanent, office-based schedule in a busy environment with opportunities for career progression within a globally recognised freight forwarder.