Ocean Import Freight Operator / Sea Freight Import Specialist
2 days ago
Bradford
Job Title: Ocean Import Freight Operator / Sea Freight Import Specialist \n Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK \n Salary: Up to £38,000 + Benefits (DOE) \n \n A leading global freight forwarder with operations in Bradford is hiring an experienced Ocean Imports Operator to manage high-volume deep-sea ocean import consignments. If you want operational autonomy, excellent job stability, and strong international growth potential within sea freight imports, this role is for you. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Ocean Import Freight Desk: Take complete ownership of ocean import files (FCL & LCL) across international trade lanes, managing shipments from initial origin booking straight through to UK port arrival and final delivery.\n, • Import Customs & Documentation: Prepare and process crucial UK import customs entries, Bills of Lading (MBL/HBL), and shipping documentation in full compliance with UK import regulations.\n, • Supply Chain & Carrier Coordination: Work alongside ocean carriers, shipping lines, overseas freight agents, and domestic hauliers to secure competitive ocean freight rates and optimize import transit times.\n, • Key Account Management: Act as the primary operational contact for key client accounts, delivering real-time milestone tracking updates and proactively resolving route bottlenecks.\n, • File Profitability: Oversee ocean import job costing, audit supplier charges, and execute accurate client billing to protect file margins.\n\n \n Requirements: \n\n • Proven background in ocean import freight forwarding operations.\n, • Solid understanding of deep-sea ocean import documentation, Incoterms, and UK import customs procedures.\n, • Hands-on experience using freight platforms like CargoWise One, MultiFreight, or similar system environments.\n, • Sharp problem-solving ability and strong attention to detail under tight port and shipping cut-off deadlines.\n\n \n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive basic salary up to £38,000 dependent on experience.\n, • Structured career growth paths within a global freight forwarding network.\n, • Comprehensive benefits package and a generous annual leave allowance.\n\n \n #OceanImports #OceanFreight #SeaFreight #FreightForwarding #BradfordJobs #LogisticsJobs \n