Sea Freight Import Coordinator

Freight Coordinator - Deep Sea Imports

£32,000 - £38,000 DOE | London Gateway | Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Import Freight Operator looking for a stable role with a growing logistics business and a supportive team?

We're looking for a detail-focused Deep Sea Import Operator to join our London Gateway team, managing the smooth running of import shipments and working closely with customers, suppliers and shipping lines.

Why join us?

£32,000-£38,000 salary, depending on experience
25 days' annual leave
1 day WFH per week once fully trained and established
Healthcare scheme
Company pension
Annual incentive bonus after successful completion of probation
Full training and development, including Cargo Wise One accreditation
Friendly, supportive team environment
Opportunity to develop your expertise within deep sea import operations
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm
Genuine opportunity for long-term career development

The role

You'll take ownership of the day-to-day import operation, ensuring shipments are handled accurately, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing deep sea import shipments from booking through to completion
Processing bookings and operational documentation
Invoicing and completing operational files
Liaising with shipping lines, customers and suppliers
Resolving invoice and supplier queries
Maintaining accurate operational records
Supporting the wider operations team and providing holiday cover
Following AEO procedures and company processes
Working towards Cargo Wise One accreditation

About you

You'll ideally have:

Previous freight forwarding experience, with a strong focus on imports
Good knowledge of deep sea import procedures
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong communication skills
Good IT and Microsoft Office knowledge
A proactive, can-do attitude
The ability to work independently once trained while contributing positively to a close-knit team

Cargo

Wise One experience is desirable but not essential.

If you're an experienced Import Operator looking for £32k-£38k, hybrid flexibility, strong benefits and the opportunity to build your career within a professional freight forwarding environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential conversation about the role.

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.

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