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Position: Ocean Import Operator
Location: Wythenshawe
Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 - 17:30 (Flexible)
Hybrid working 2 days from home 3 office-based
Salary: Up to 35,000 (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 Sea Freight 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
What We're Looking For
- 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
Why Join Us?
- 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
Ready to take the next step in your logistics career? Apply now and become part of a company where your work genuinely makes a difference.
WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.
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