Sea Freight Import Operator — Growth to Dept Lead (Employee-Owned)

SEA Ltd; Hurley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus

Employee-owned company

Career development

Job summary

SEA Ltd in the Midlands is seeking a Sea Freight Import Operator to join its growing, employee-owned freight-forwarding team. You will manage end-to-end ocean import operations and help expand exports and airfreight capabilities.

The role offers progression to lead the Sea Freight Department, with strong supplier and customer relationships and a hands-on, collaborative environment as the business scales.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' experience in ocean freight forwarding.
• Experience managing both import and export shipments.
• Hands-on with LCL and FCL operations.
• Good knowledge of ocean/air freight documentation and procedures.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Understanding of customs procedures and international freight rules.
• Ability to handle multiple shipments with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage ocean and air freight import/export shipments from booking to final delivery.
• Coordinate bookings with lines, agents, hauliers and overseas partners.
• Prepare and check shipping and customs documentation for accuracy.
• Coordinate customs clearance, collections and final deliveries with updates.
• Resolve issues, delays and discrepancies proactively with customers.
• Obtain and compare freight rates; prepare accurate quotations.
• Ensure costs and supplier invoices are up to date.
• Build strong relationships with customers, carriers and agents.
• Support and supervise the ocean freight team.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with air freight and international courier shipments as needed.
• Contribute to process improvements and service standards.

Skills

Ocean freight forwarding

Import/export shipments

LCL and FCL operations

Freight documentation knowledge

Organization & attention to detail

Customs procedures knowledge

multitasking & prioritisation

Job description

SEA Ltd in the Midlands is seeking a Sea Freight Import Operator to join its growing, employee-owned freight-forwarding team. You will manage end-to-end ocean import operations and help expand exports and airfreight capabilities.

The role offers progression to lead the Sea Freight Department, with strong supplier and customer relationships and a hands-on, collaborative environment as the business scales.