Ocean Freight Forwarder

Ocean Freight Forwarder
Tyseley
Up to £35,000
Permanent

About the Opportunity

We are supporting a well-established freight forwarding business in their search for an experienced Ocean Freight Forwarder to join their operations team in Tyseley. This is a busy and varied role, focused on ocean freight coordination, international shipment management, and UK customs processes, with some involvement in wider multimodal logistics activity.

You will be responsible for managing shipments from origin to destination, working closely with overseas agents, carriers, and customers to ensure freight movements are completed smoothly, efficiently, and in line with required timelines.

This role would suit someone who is confident handling end-to-end freight operations and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage ocean freight shipments (predominantly FCL) from booking through to delivery
• Coordinate international shipments with overseas agents and transport partners
• Arrange vessel bookings and oversee cargo collections where required
• Handle and check shipping documentation including Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, and packing lists
• Provide regular updates to customers on shipment progress and status
• Track shipments and resolve any operational issues or delays
• Manage shipment costing, including supplier invoices, customer billing, and related charges
• Support customs clearance activities for UK import and export shipments
• Ensure compliance with relevant customs procedures and documentation requirements
• Raise supporting trade documentation such as Certificates of Origin and EUR1s where required
• Assist with general multimodal freight forwarding operations when needed
• Maintain accurate shipment data within internal systems

Essential

• Previous experience in ocean freight forwarding (FCL experience preferred)
• Ability to manage shipments independently from start to finish
• Good understanding of UK import and export customs procedures
• Experience working with shipping documentation
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to liaise with customers and overseas partners
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced operations environment
• Strong IT skills and ability to learn new systems

What’s on Offer

• Up to £35,000 per annum depending on experience
• Hybrid working after training period
• Opportunity to work within a growing freight forwarding environment
• Exposure to international ocean freight and customs operations
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Why This Role

This is a great opportunity for an experienced freight forwarder looking to take the next step in their career. You will gain exposure to a variety of international freight movements while developing your knowledge across both ocean freight operations and customs processes.

This role is being handled by Sam Hasler, Transport, Logistics & Distribution Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

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