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Ocean Freight Forwarder

Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

Ocean Freight Forwarder

Tyseley

Up to £35,000

Permanent

About the Opportunity

We are supporting a well-established freight forwarding business in their search for an experienced Ocean Freight Forwarder to join their operations team in Tyseley. This is a busy and varied role, focused on ocean freight coordination, international shipment management, and UK customs processes, with some involvement in wider multimodal logistics activity.

You will be responsible for managing shipments from origin to destination, working closely with overseas agents, carriers, and customers to ensure freight movements are completed smoothly, efficiently, and in line with required timelines.

This role would suit someone who is confident handling end-to-end freight operations and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

Manage ocean freight shipments (predominantly FCL) from booking through to delivery
	
Coordinate international shipments with overseas agents and transport partners
	
Arrange vessel bookings and oversee cargo collections where required
	
Handle and check shipping documentation including Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, and packing lists
	
Provide regular updates to customers on shipment progress and status
	
Track shipments and resolve any operational issues or delays
	
Manage shipment costing, including supplier invoices, customer billing, and related charges
	
Support customs clearance activities for UK import and export shipments
	
Ensure compliance with relevant customs procedures and documentation requirements
	
Raise supporting trade documentation such as Certificates of Origin and EUR1s where required
	
Assist with general multimodal freight forwarding operations when needed
	
Maintain accurate shipment data within internal systems

Essential

Previous experience in ocean freight forwarding (FCL experience preferred)
	
Ability to manage shipments independently from start to finish
	
Good understanding of UK import and export customs procedures
	
Experience working with shipping documentation
	
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
	
Confident communicator, able to liaise with customers and overseas partners
	
Comfortable working in a fast-paced operations environment
	
Strong IT skills and ability to learn new systems

What’s on Offer

Up to £35,000 per annum depending on experience
	
Hybrid working after training period
	
Opportunity to work within a growing freight forwarding environment
	
Exposure to international ocean freight and customs operations
	
Training and development opportunities
	
Supportive and collaborative team culture

Why This Role

This is a great opportunity for an experienced freight forwarder looking to take the next step in their career. You will gain exposure to a variety of international freight movements while developing your knowledge across both ocean freight operations and customs processes.

This role is being handled by Sam Hasler, Transport, Logistics & Distribution Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

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