Bennett & Game Recruitment
Position: Export Operator – Ocean Freight
Location: Stockport
Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 DOE
Our client, a well-established international freight forwarding business are seeking an experienced Ocean Freight Export Operator to join their Manchester operations team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage ocean export shipments from booking through to completion within a cradle-to-grave operation
- Coordinate shipments with customers, shipping lines, overseas agents, and suppliers
- Handle all operational documentation and shipping processes
- Monitor shipment progress and provide regular customer updates
- Arrange and process customs requirements where required
- Maintain responsibility for job file profitability and revenue generation
- Ensure accurate job costing and P&L management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and overseas partners
- Resolve operational issues efficiently and proactively
- Ensure all shipments are handled in line with company procedures and industry regulations
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience within Ocean Freight Export operations – Essential
- Experience using CargoWise would be beneficial but is not essential
- Customs experience would be advantageous, although training can be provided
- Experience managing export shipments from start to finish
- Good understanding of ocean freight documentation and shipping procedures
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously
- Commercial awareness and understanding of shipment profitability
Salary & Benefits
- £32,000 – £35,000 basic salary
- Working hours of 08:30 – 17:00 with some flexibility available
- Flexible working available following probation
- Annual bonus opportunity of up to 10% of salary following one year's service and achievement of agreed KPIs
- 30 days holiday including Bank Holidays
- Private pension scheme with company contribution
- Employee and family wellbeing support services
- Free on-site parking
- Modern office environment with up-to-date technology
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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