Sea Freight Specialist

Temporary Sea Freight Specialist

Location: Hounslow, West LondonContract: Temporary (Approx. 1 Month)Hours: Flexible (Current hours: 08:00 - 16:30)

My client is seeking an experienced Sea Freight Specialist to join their Hounslow-based team on a temporary basis for approximately one month. This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable freight professional to support day-to-day operations and provide additional expertise to a growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning & Supervising Shipments Oversee the planning and execution of sea freight shipments from origin through to final delivery, ensuring efficiency and compliance with marine regulations.

• Full-Cycle Export Operations Manage end-to-end export sea freight processes, including the preparation and verification of all shipping documentation.

• Shipment Management Take ownership of shipments from booking through to delivery, ensuring timelines are met and any issues are proactively resolved.

• Coordination & Communication Liaise professionally with clients, shipping lines, agents, and customs brokers to ensure smooth operations and high service standards.

• Compliance & Documentation Ensure all shipments adhere to international shipping regulations and maintain accurate, up-to-date records.

Additional Duties

• Provide support and guidance to a new team member across air freight and road freight operations where required.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in sea freight operations (essential)
• Working knowledge of CNS and Destin8 systems (essential)
• Understanding of air freight and road freight processes (desirable)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively

What's on Offer

• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work with a globally recognised logistics company
• Immediate start available
• Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)

If you are an experienced Sea Freight professional available at short notice, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this opportunity.