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Ocean Freight Operator

Class 1 Personnel
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Luton, Bedfordshire LU1 5BL, England

Salary

£32,000 - £33,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Class1 Personnel is seeking to hire an Ocean Freight Operator on a permanent basis.
  • The position offers a starting salary of £32,000 based on a 37.5 hour work week.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in freight forwarding, specifically in ocean, air, and road freight.
  • Key responsibilities include managing customs matters, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with shipping regulations.
  • Essential skills include high attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, and good IT skills, particularly in Excel.

Class1 Personnel are looking to recruit on a permanent basis an individual with Ocean Freight experience who are looking for the next step up

Salary starting at 32,000K based on a 37.5 hour week

Responsibilities:

  • Keep up to date with all transport, shipping, VAT, import/export and HMRC regulations, changes and ensure compliance
  • Coordinate and manage all customs matters related to international shipments
  • Liaise with suppliers to ensure correct documentations are provided for all shipments
  • Ensure accurate information is communicated to forwarders and clearing agents
  • Prioritise work tasks and calls out to Lead Supervisor

Key skills:

  • High attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Good IT skills, and intermediate level of Excel with experience of formulas
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Problem solving and alternative solution thinking
  • Ability to work under pressure in a time-sensitive environment, working to tight deadlines and being able to multitask across changing priorities

Essential Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years experience of freight forwarding within ocean, air and road freight
  • Experience and understanding of shipping documentation e.g Bills of Lading
  • Strong knowledge of customs regulations and procedures

If you are interested in being considered for this Ocean Freight Operator position, then please apply for further details

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