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Ocean Import Freight Operator / Sea Freight Import Specialist
Job Posted: 12 days ago
Salary: £ 29,000 - 38,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Expire in: 16 days
Job Description
Job Title: Ocean Import Freight Operator / Sea Freight Import Specialist
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK
Salary: Up to £38,000 + Benefits (DOE)
A leading global freight forwarder with operations in Bradford is hiring an experienced Ocean Imports Operator to manage high-volume deep-sea ocean import consignments. If you want operational autonomy, excellent job stability, and strong international growth potential within sea freight imports, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ocean Import Freight Desk: Take complete ownership of ocean import files (FCL & LCL) across international trade lanes, managing shipments from initial origin booking straight through to UK port arrival and final delivery.
* Import Customs & Documentation: Prepare and process crucial UK import customs entries, Bills of Lading (MBL/HBL), and shipping documentation in full compliance with UK import regulations.
* Supply Chain & Carrier Coordination: Work alongside ocean carriers, shipping lines, overseas freight agents, and domestic hauliers to secure competitive ocean freight rates and optimize import transit times.
* Key Account Management: Act as the primary operational contact for key client accounts, delivering real-time milestone tracking updates and proactively resolving route bottlenecks.
* File Profitability: Oversee ocean import job costing, audit supplier charges, and execute accurate client billing to protect file margins.
Requirements:
* Proven background in ocean import freight forwarding operations.
* Solid understanding of deep-sea ocean import documentation, Incoterms, and UK import customs procedures.
* Hands-on experience using freight platforms like CargoWise One, MultiFreight, or similar system environments.
* Sharp problem-solving ability and strong attention to detail under tight port and shipping cut-off deadlines.
Benefits:
* Competitive basic salary up to £38,000 dependent on experience.
* Structured career growth paths within a global freight forwarding network.
* Comprehensive benefits package and a generous annual leave allowance.
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