Ocean Import Operator - Hybrid Role in Freight Forwarding

WR Logistics; Charlton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Profit share

Employee-owned company

Hybrid work pattern

Job summary

WR Logistics, an employee-owned freight forwarder in the UK, is seeking an Ocean Import Operator in Middlesex. You will support day-to-day ocean import shipments, coordinating with overseas agents, shipping lines and hauliers to ensure cargo moves from origin through to final delivery.

Ideal for someone early in their freight forwarding career, with a willingness to learn and progress. The role is hybrid (2 days from home, 3 days in the office) with a £28,000-£31,000 salary plus bonus incentives

Qualifications

• Some previous experience within freight forwarding, shipping or logistics.
• Interest in ocean freight and a desire to develop import knowledge.
• Willingness to learn and progress in freight forwarding.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ocean import shipments from overseas origins through to final delivery.
• Liaise with overseas agents, shipping lines, hauliers and customers to keep shipments moving.
• Track shipments and provide customers with regular updates.
• Prepare and check import documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with customs clearance requirements and resolve documentation queries.
• Arrange deliveries and coordinate with transport providers.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Ocean freight

Import knowledge

Customer liaison

Job description

WR Logistics, an employee-owned freight forwarder in the UK, is seeking an Ocean Import Operator in Middlesex. You will support day-to-day ocean import shipments, coordinating with overseas agents, shipping lines and hauliers to ensure cargo moves from origin through to final delivery.

Ideal for someone early in their freight forwarding career, with a willingness to learn and progress. The role is hybrid (2 days from home, 3 days in the office) with a £28,000-£31,000 salary plus bonus incentives