About the Role
<p><span style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Calibri"><strong>Ocean Import Operator <br /></strong></span><span style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Calibri"><strong>Salary:</strong> <strong>£28,000 – £35,000 DOE<br /></strong></span><strong style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 12px">Monday – Friday 09:00-17:30 (1 hour lunch)</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Calibri">We’re looking for a proactive Ocean Imports Coordinator to join our clients Bradford team. You’ll play a key role in managing FCL shipments from around the world, ensuring smooth operations and excellent service for our clients.</span></p>
<h3><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Calibri">Benefits & Perks</span></strong></h3>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Calibri">25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Calibri">Company Pension</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Calibri">Bonus Incentives</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Calibri">Free Healthcare after 3 years</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Calibri">Free Onsite Parking</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Calibri">Opportunities for progression in a growing company</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Calibri">Cycle to Work Scheme</span></p>
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<h3><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Calibri">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></h3>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Calibri">Manage FCL import bookings from clients or sales teams and liaise with international partners and carriers.</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Calibri">End to end sea freight shipments.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Calibri">Maintain accurate shipment records in the system and prepare necessary documentation (notices of arrival, invoices, import manifests).</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Calibri">Coordinate with Customs and warehouse teams to ensure timely and compliant cargo clearance.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Calibri">Work with carriers and shipping lines to ensure shipments are released only against correct documentation and cleared funds.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Calibri">Keep clients informed of shipment progress and resolve any operational issues efficiently.</span></p>
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<h3><strong><span style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Calibri">Ideal Candidate Experience</span></strong></h3>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Calibri">Previous experience in ocean import operations, particularly FCL.</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: Calibri"><span style="font-size: 12px">Experience working with a UK based freight forwarder.</span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Calibri">Knowledge of import documentation and customs processes.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Calibri">Good communication and negotiation skills to liaise with clients and carriers.</span></p>
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<p>#sea freight #sea freight imports #ocean import operator</p>
<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: Customs, FCL, freight, Freight Forwarding, imports, Ocean Freight, sea freight</p>