Freight Operator

Freight Operator

Location:

Southampton, UK
Salary: circa £30,000 - £38,000 (DOE)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Freight Operator with a Sea Freight background to join a growing and dynamic specialist freight business based in the Southampton area.

The successful candidate will provide freight solutions to global destinations, including complex and non-standard routes, working closely with major 3PL vessel operators to move primarily OOG cargo. Alongside operational responsibility, this role will suit someone comfortable supporting sales activity and developing customer relationships.

This position offers outstanding training, long-term development, and opportunities for travel to trade shows and industry events.

Working Hours:

Full time - Monday to Friday (8:30am - 5:00pm), with WFH 1 day per week, following probation

Package Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Bonus scheme and annual salary reviews

Hybrid working: 1 day per week from home after 6 months

Private medical and dental cover

Comprehensive training and development with the opportunity to be shaped and progressed within the business

Travel opportunities to trade and boat shows/events

Employee-focused environment with long-term progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage Sea Freight operations, utilising 3PL vessels and major shipping lines

Handle freight movements to global destinations, including specialist and unusual routes

Support Air and Road shipments when required, offering a fully multimodal service

Deliver high levels of customer service while building and maintaining strong commercial relationships

Manage bookings, documentation, quotations and operational queries efficiently and accurately

Liaise confidently with carriers, agents and clients to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations

Requirements

2-3 years' experience in Freight Forwarding (Sea Freight background preferred; NVOCC experience beneficial)

Experience working with or booking onto major shipping lines is desirable
Willingness to learn, develop, and be moulded within a specialist freight environment

Ability to handle multimodal enquiries (Sea, plus some Air and Road desirable)

Experience with OOG cargo would be beneficial

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