Sea Freight Operator

Our client is a well-established Freight Forwarding and Logistics specialist with offices worldwide We are recruiting for an Ocean Operator to work within a busy Ocean Freight department. The role will involve working as part of a team managing import and export shipments, receiving bookings from customers, agents and overseas offices, and completing all ocean freight requirements for both LCL and FCL shipments. Responsibilities will include customs clearance, shipping documentation, duty/VAT processing, and ensuring all freight movements are managed efficiently from booking through to completion. Our client is recognised as a top employer; they are committed to fostering a workplace culture that encourages entrepreneurial spirit and continued growth and excellence. Main duties: * Receiving bookings from customers, agents and overseas offices. * Raising files within the freight system. * Preparing customs clearance instructions and shipping instructions. * Liaising with shipping lines, carriers and other service providers. * Monitoring vessel arrival and departure schedules. * Ensuring all shipping and customs documentation is correctly presented and obtained. * Processing customs clearances, including Duty and VAT requirements. * Maintaining customer spreadsheets and shipment records where required. * Costing files and ensuring accurate revenue and cost allocation. * Raising invoices to customers, agents and overseas o...