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Location: Wythenshawe

Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 - 17:30 (Flexible)

Salary: 28,000 - 37,000 (Negotiable)

Are you ready to join a logistics business where

Position: Ocean Import Operator

Location: Wythenshawe

Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 - 17:30 (Flexible)

Hybrid working 2 days from home 3 office-based

Salary: 28,000 - 37,000 (Negotiable)

Are you ready to join a logistics business where you're more than just a number? Where your input matters, your voice is heard, and you're part of a company owned by its people?

We're hiring an Ocean Import Operator to join our thriving, people-first logistics team based in Wythenshawe. With an employee-owned structure at the heart of our success, we invest in our team, celebrate achievements, and build careers - not just job titles.

If you're passionate about international trade, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to work for a company that genuinely values its people, this could be the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full sea freight import process, from origin to final delivery
• Liaise with global offices and agents to ensure smooth coordination of shipments
• Negotiate rates with suppliers to deliver best-value solutions for clients
• Select appropriate contracts and carriers to suit individual customer needs
• Provide competitive quotations and monitor market trends
• Maintain clear and regular communication with clients throughout the shipment lifecycle
• Ensure accurate documentation to support customs clearance
• Coordinate delivery schedules with hauliers and suppliers
• Troubleshoot and resolve delays or shipment issues as they arise
• Manage invoicing and cost control to ensure accurate margin tracking
• Join client visits alongside the sales team to build long-term relationships
  
  

• Previous experience in ocean imports within freight forwarding
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end import processes, including customs procedures
• Confident in negotiating rates and selecting suitable carriers
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple shipments at once
• A proactive problem-solver who can remain calm under pressure
• Comfortable working with freight management systems and Microsoft Office
  
  

• Employee-owned business - when we succeed, you benefit
• Enhanced benefits package
• Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and personal growth
• Regular training and professional development opportunities
• Modern offices in Wythenshawe with excellent transport links
• Be part of a business that puts people before profit
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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