Ocean Freight Operator

Ocean Freight Operator

Location:

Southampton, UK
Salary:
Circa £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE)

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

The successful candidate will provide export 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.

Working Hours:

Full time - Monday to Friday, 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 probation

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

Experience with OOG, Project cargo and Breakbulk would be a big advantage
3 years' experience in Freight Forwarding (Sea Freight background preferred; NVOCC experience beneficial)

Experience working with or booking onto major shipping lines is desirable

Experience with Cargowise highly deseriable

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

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WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.

WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy