Ocean Freight Operator
Job in
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-03-06
Listing for:
White Recruitment Construction
Contract
position Listed on 2026-03-06
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Freight, Transportation Logistics, Dispatcher, Transportation Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position:
Ocean Freight Operator
Location:
LichfieldHours:
Monday – Friday 09:00-17:00 or 08:00-16:00
Salary: £27,000 – £35,000 (DOE)
We are recruiting for an Ocean Freight Export Operator to join our client’s expanding team. The ideal candidate will specialise in all things ocean freight, from start to finish, specialising in ocean exports.
Your key responsibilities as Ocean Freight Operator:
- Handling FCL and LCL exports from origin, on an end-to-end basis
- Booking jobs on the in-house system
- Making bookings with shipping lines & submit provisional DGN’s
- Provide freight rates, quotes and pricing solutions for customers
- Liaise with overseas agents, shipping lines and various carriers
- Track and update shipment statuses in the company’s system and provide regular updates to clients
- Load planning
- Coordinate tasks on the shipments to meet all customer SOP requirements: booking approvals, processing pre-alerts, governmental filings, executing delivery, ensuring proper invoicing, etc.
- Ensure compliance with export regulations and trade compliance laws
- Liaise with customers and sales team to ensure we maximise efficiency
- Developing good working relationships with shipping lines, overseas agents, hauliers and our other branches
- File closing
Requirements:
- End to end Ocean Freight Operations knowledge with a UK-Based Freight Forwarder
- Working knowledge of the International freight forwarding industry.
- Customs knowledge deseriable
- Be able to communicate effectively with clients, suppliers and your wider team
- Being commercially minded would be an advantage
- A proactive and professional persona
Benefits:
- Salary dependent on experience
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Pension contributions
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