Multi Modal Freight Operator

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Multimodal Freight Operator</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Southampton</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: £32,000-£36,000 + Bonus | Permanent</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am - 17:00</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Opportunity</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We're working with an established and highly respected international logistics business that is looking to strengthen its Southampton operation with an experienced Multimodal Freight Operator.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid background in freight forwarding and import operations who is looking to join a well-established business where there is genuine scope to develop your knowledge across multiple modes and take ownership of your customers and shipments.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The company has a strong reputation within the logistics sector, with an international network and a broad range of services across air, ocean and road freight. You'll be joining an established team in Southampton and working within a professional but personable environment.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">As a Multimodal Freight Operator, you'll be responsible for managing shipments from booking through to final delivery, ensuring customers receive a high level of service throughout.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Your responsibilities will include:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Managing day-to-day import and export freight operations</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Coordinating ocean, air and road freight shipments</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Managing shipments from initial booking through to delivery</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Liaising with customers, overseas offices, shipping lines, airlines, hauliers and other suppliers</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Preparing and checking shipping documentation</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Completing UK Customs entries via CDS</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensuring shipments comply with customs and regulatory</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Handling customer queries and providing regular shipment updates</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working with internal teams to ensure shipments move efficiently and to agreed deadlines</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Monitoring costs, charges and invoicing</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Building strong working relationships with customers and suppliers</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What We're Looking For</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We're looking for someone who already understands the fundamentals of freight forwarding and can confidently manage their own shipments.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Essential:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous experience within freight forwarding</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong import operations experience</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hands-on experience completing Customs entries via CDS</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good understanding of the end-to-end freight forwarding process</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience using CargoWise or a similar freight forwarding systemWR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy</p>