About the Role
<p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Job Title: </span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Deep Sea Import Operator</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Location:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"> Manchester, M34<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £36,000<br /><strong>Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00-17:20pm (rota options from 8:00-16:30 after probation)</strong></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">About the Role</span></strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">We are seeking a <strong>Deep Sea Import Operator</strong> to join our busy freight forwarding team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong experience in import operations who can manage the <strong>full lifecycle of shipments</strong> and deliver excellent service to clients.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">You will be responsible for handling shipments from initial quotation through to delivery, ensuring all processes run smoothly and efficiently.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Benefits</span></strong></p>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Working Hours:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"> Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Flexible Rota:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"> Option to work 8:00 am – 4:30 pm available after successful probation and once fully familiar with the department.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Holidays:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"> 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata from start date).</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Health Benefits:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"> Basic health support from start date up to 3 years; full healthcare coverage after 3 years of service.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Bonus Scheme:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"> 10% company bonus, with 50% paid in November and 50% in March.</span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Manage <strong>end-to-end import shipments</strong>, including full customs compliance and documentation.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Prepare competitive <strong>quotations and pricing solutions</strong> for clients.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Negotiate rates</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"> with agents, shipping lines, and hauliers to secure the best terms.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Create bookings and issue <strong>Bills of Lading (BOLs)</strong>.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Track shipments and provide timely updates to clients and internal teams.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Liaise with overseas agents, carriers, and internal departments to ensure smooth operations.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Maintain accurate records and system updates throughout the shipment process.</span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Requirements</span></strong></p>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Proven experience in <strong>deep sea import operations</strong> within freight forwarding.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Strong knowledge of customs procedures and documentation.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Experience in <strong>pricing, rate negotiation, and client quotation</strong>.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0cm;margin-right: 0cm;line-height: 107%;font-size: 11pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif">Proficiency in freight forwarding systems and Microsoft Office</span></li>
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<p>WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.</p>
<p>WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.</p>
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<p class="job_tags">Tagged as: Freight Forwarding, imports, pricing, sea freight</p>