JANE GORSE RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Freight Operator
Location: Oldham
Salary: £30,000 – £37,000 DOE + Benefits
About the Role
Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced Freight Operator to join a busy operations team in Oldham.
This is an excellent opportunity for a logistics professional with experience across road, sea and air freight who enjoys managing shipments from booking through to final delivery while delivering exceptional customer service.
Working within a fast-paced environment, you will liaise with customers, carriers, overseas agents and suppliers to ensure shipments are moved efficiently, compliantly and cost-effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage UK and international freight movements via road, sea and air.
- Arrange bookings with hauliers, shipping lines, airlines and courier partners.
- Monitor shipments from collection through to final delivery.
- Prepare and process import and export documentation.
- Liaise with customers regarding shipment updates, delays and queries.
- Obtain and negotiate freight rates with carriers and suppliers.
- Work closely with overseas agents and customs partners.
- Ensure compliance with customs regulations and international shipping requirements.
- Handle shipment tracking, problem-solving and issue resolution.
- Maintain accurate records within freight management systems.
- Support customers with freight quotations and transport solutions.
- Deliver a high level of customer service and account management.
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience within freight forwarding, logistics or transport operations.
- Strong knowledge of road, sea and air freight processes.
- Understanding of import/export procedures and customs documentation.
- Experience dealing with international shipments.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple shipments simultaneously.
- Commercial awareness and a customer-focused approach.
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and freight management systems.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Career progression opportunities within a growing business.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Pension scheme and additional company benefits.
If you have a background in freight forwarding and are looking to join a dynamic and growing logistics business, we’d love to hear from you.
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