Import Logistics Operator

Description:

Import Logistics Operator

Sea & Road Freight Forwarder

Liverpool City Centre (Hybrid Working)

£26,000 - £34,000 DOE + Bonus & Dividend Scheme

Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5pm

An employee-owned, well-established freight forwarding business is looking to recruit an Import Logistics Operator to join its growing Liverpool team.

Based in the prestigious Cotton Exchange, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced import professional who enjoys managing shipments from start to finish and wants to be part of a collaborative, supportive team.

The business operates across multimodal freight forwarding, handling ocean, road and air freight movements worldwide. The role will primarily focus on import sea freight, with opportunities to gain exposure to road freight operations.

As an Import Logistics Operator, you will take ownership of shipments throughout the full import process, ensuring customers receive a high level of service from booking through to final delivery.

The Benefits;

Salary: £26,000 - £34,000 depending on experience
Hybrid working (2 days from home)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional day off for your birthday
Employer pension contribution
Annual employee owner dividend bonus payment
Quarterly branch incentive bonus scheme based on company performance
The Candidate;

Previous freight forwarding or logistics operations experience
Strong import sea freight knowledge
Experience managing shipments from start to finish
Good understanding of Incoterms is desirable
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines simultaneously
Multi-modal experience, ideally sea & road freight
Good organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workloads
Strong customer service skills
Duties and Responsibilities;

Managing import sea freight shipments from start to finish
Coordinating FCL and deep-sea import movements
Liaising with overseas agents, shipping lines, hauliers and customers
Monitoring shipment progress and providing regular updates
Arranging transport and delivery requirements
Handling documentation and ensuring compliance with Incoterms
Managing customer queries and resolving operational issues
Working closely with third-party customs providers
Supporting road freight operations when required
If you have Freight Forwarding / Import Experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.

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