Ocean Import Operator | Hybrid After Probation | FCL/LCL

Manifest Recruitment Limited; Northwich; Híbrido; GBP 28.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid after probation

25 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Free electric vehicle charging

Descripción de la vacante

Manifest Recruitment Limited is assisting an established freight forwarder in Northwich to hire an Ocean Freight Import Operator. The role is hands-on, managing FCL and LCL shipments from quotation to final delivery, coordinating with overseas agents, shipping lines and hauliers, and ensuring smooth, profitable operations.

The successful candidate will own shipments, work with customers and partners, and ensure UK import procedures and documentation are handled efficiently.

Formación

• Minimum two years' hands-on Ocean Import operations experience
• Experience managing FCL and LCL shipments from start to finish
• Good knowledge of shipping documentation and UK import procedures
• Commercial awareness: quotations, costing, invoicing & profitability
• Strong customer service, communication and problem-solving skills
• Confident managing multiple shipments in a busy environment
• Freight management systems experience; CargoWise advantageous

Responsabilidades

• Manage FCL and LCL Ocean Import shipments from quotation to final delivery
• Liaise with overseas agents, shipping lines, hauliers and warehouses
• Coordinate shipping documentation, customs clearance, haulage and delivery arrangements
• Monitor shipments, resolve delays and manage demurrage/detention risks
• Act as main contact for customers; provide updates and resolve queries
• Prepare quotations; check supplier costs and raise customer invoices
• Monitor shipment profitability; maintain accurate job costing and margins
• Ensure compliance with UK import and customs requirements

Conocimientos

Ocean Imports

Customer liaison

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-shipments

Freight mgmt systems

MS Office

Herramientas

CargoWise

Freight Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Manifest Recruitment Limited is assisting an established freight forwarder in Northwich to hire an Ocean Freight Import Operator. The role is hands-on, managing FCL and LCL shipments from quotation to final delivery, coordinating with overseas agents, shipping lines and hauliers, and ensuring smooth, profitable operations.

The successful candidate will own shipments, work with customers and partners, and ensure UK import procedures and documentation are handled efficiently.