Ocean Import Freight Forwarder

Ocean Import Freight Forwarder – Solihull (Hybrid Working)

Two days a week working from home

£32k – £35k

Our client, a well-established freight forwarding business based in Solihull, is seeking an experienced Ocean & Air Import Freight Forwarder to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a proven track record in handling import jobs from start to finish, including customs entries, to work for a company offering excellent benefits and hybrid working.

Location:

Solihull (Hybrid – 2 days WFH)

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm (37.5 hours / week)

Responsibilities

• Manage all ocean and air import procedures from start to finish
• Complete customs entries – extensive experience essential
• Deliver outstanding customer service to clients and stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to generate leads and grow the client base

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in start-to-finish ocean and air import freight forwarding
• Strong IT skills – Cargo
  
  Wise1 certification highly advantageous
• Excellent knowledge of import procedures and compliance
• Strong communication and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards of accuracy
• Professional, conscientious, punctual, and able to follow direction from senior management

You will be :

Analytical, technically focused, comfortable working within established systems, decisive within your area of expertise, and able to problem‑solve effectively.

Package and Benefits

• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme (7.5% company contribution)
• Death in Service cover
• Perkbox (including Employee Assistance Programme)
• Online GP service via Health Hero
• Specsavers Eye Care Scheme
• Workplace Nursery Provision
• Salary sacrifice tech benefit and Cycle to Work scheme
• Long service awards and annual performance awards

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward‑thinking and supportive company. If you have the experience and skills outlined above, please get in touch today to discuss this role further.