Multi Modal Import Operator

Position: Multimodal Import Operator

Location: Denton, Manchester

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 | Permanent | Office Based

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 - 17:00

WR Logistics are recruiting on behalf of a leading multi-site freight forwarding group for an experienced Multimodal Import Operator to join their established team in Denton, Manchester.

This is a great opportunity for someone who already has a solid grounding in freight forwarding and wants to join a business where there is genuine scope to develop their knowledge across different modes and take on more responsibility over time.

The role is fully office based in Denton, working closely with an experienced team across the wider business.

The Role

As a Multimodal Import Operator, you'll be responsible for managing import shipments from start to finish, working closely with customers, overseas agents, hauliers and internal teams to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing end-to-end import shipments across multiple modes

Handling FCL/LCL ocean imports and multimodal freight

Liaising with overseas offices, agents, customers and suppliers

Arranging collections and deliveries with hauliers

Preparing and checking shipping documentation

Managing customs clearance and import entries

Keeping customers updated throughout the shipment process

Resolving operational issues and delays

Ensuring shipments are handled accurately and within agreed timescales

Working as part of a wider operations team across multiple sitesAbout You

We're looking for someone with a genuine freight forwarding background who understands the import process and is comfortable managing shipments independently.

Ideally, you'll have:

Experience working within freight forwarding or logistics

Strong import operations experience

Experience handling multimodal freight, particularly ocean imports

Good knowledge of customs and import procedures

Experience dealing with customers, overseas agents and transport providers

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

The ability to manage your own workload in a busy operational environment

A proactive approach and willingness to learnYou don't need to have experience across every mode, but you should have a solid understanding of freight forwarding and be keen to broaden your multimodal knowledge.

WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.

WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy