Job Details

Job Title:-Ocean Import Freight Operator / Sea Freight Import Specialist

Location:-Manchester, UK

Salary:-Up to £38,000 + Benefits (DOE)

A leading global freight forwarder in Manchester is hiring an experienced-Ocean Imports Operator-to manage high-volume deep-sea-ocean import-consignments. If you want operational autonomy, excellent job stability, and strong international growth potential within-sea freight imports, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ocean Import Freight Desk:-Take complete ownership of-ocean import-files (FCL & LCL) across international trade lanes, managing shipments from initial origin booking straight through to UK port arrival and final delivery.
• Import Customs & Documentation:-Prepare and process crucial UK-import customs-entries, Bills of Lading (MBL/HBL), and shipping documentation in full compliance with UK import regulations.
• Supply Chain & Carrier Coordination:-Work alongside ocean carriers, shipping lines, overseas freight agents, and domestic hauliers to secure competitive-ocean freight-rates and optimize import transit times.
• Key Account Management:-Act as the primary operational contact for key client accounts, delivering real-time milestone tracking updates and proactively resolving route bottlenecks.
• File Profitability:-Oversee-ocean import-job costing, audit supplier charges, and execute accurate client billing to protect file margins.

Requirements:

• Proven background-in-ocean import freight forwarding-operations.
• Solid understanding of deep-sea-ocean import-documentation, Incoterms, and UK-import customs-procedures.
• Hands-on experience using freight platforms like CargoWise One, MultiFreight, or similar system environments.
• Sharp problem-solving ability and strong attention to detail under tight port and shipping cut-off deadlines.

Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary up to £38,000 dependent on experience.
• Structured career growth paths within a global-freight forwarding-network.
• Comprehensive benefits package and a generous annual leave allowance.

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