Location: Southampton
Salary: £32,000-£36,000 + Bonus | Permanent
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am - 17:00
The Opportunity
We're working with an established and highly respected international logistics business that is looking to strengthen its Southampton operation with an experienced Multimodal Freight Operator.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid background in freight forwarding and import operations who is looking to join a well-established business where there is genuine scope to develop your knowledge across multiple modes and take ownership of your customers and shipments.
The company has a strong reputation within the logistics sector, with an international network and a broad range of services across air, ocean and road freight. You'll be joining an established team in Southampton and working within a professional but personable environment.
The Role
As a Multimodal Freight Operator, you'll be responsible for managing shipments from booking through to final delivery, ensuring customers receive a high level of service throughout.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing day-to-day import and export freight operations
Coordinating ocean, air and road freight shipments
Managing shipments from initial booking through to delivery
Liaising with customers, overseas offices, shipping lines, airlines, hauliers and other suppliers
Preparing and checking shipping documentation
Completing UK Customs entries via CDS
Ensuring shipments comply with customs and regulatory requirements
Handling customer queries and providing regular shipment updates
Working with internal teams to ensure shipments move efficiently and to agreed deadlines
Monitoring costs, charges and invoicing
Building strong working relationships with customers and suppliers
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who already understands the fundamentals of freight forwarding and can confidently manage their own shipments.
Essential:
Previous experience within freight forwarding
Strong import operations experience
Hands-on experience completing Customs entries via CDS
Good understanding of the end-to-end freight forwarding process
Experience using CargoWise or a similar freight forwarding systemWR 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
Salary description
£32000.00 - £36000.00 per year