Sea Freight Import Coordinator

£32,000 - £38,000 DOE | London Gateway | Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Import Freight Operator looking for a stable role with a growing logistics business and a supportive team?

We're looking for a detail-focused Deep Sea Import Operator to join our London Gateway team, managing the smooth running of import shipments and working closely with customers, suppliers and shipping lines.

• £32,000-£38,000 salary, depending on experience
• 25 days' annual leave
• 1 day WFH per week once fully trained and established
• Healthcare scheme
• Company pension
• Annual incentive bonus after successful completion of probation
• Full training and development, including CargoWise One accreditation
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop your expertise within deep sea import operations
• Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm
• Genuine opportunity for long-term career development

You'll take ownership of the day-to-day import operation, ensuring shipments are handled accurately, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing deep sea import shipments from booking through to completion
• Processing bookings and operational documentation
• Invoicing and completing operational files
• Liaising with shipping lines, customers and suppliers
• Resolving invoice and supplier queries
• Maintaining accurate operational records
• Supporting the wider operations team and providing holiday cover
• Following AEO procedures and company processes
• Working towards CargoWise One accreditation

You'll ideally have:

• Previous freight forwarding experience, with a strong focus on imports
• Good knowledge of deep sea import procedures
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Good IT and Microsoft Office knowledge
• A proactive, can-do attitude
• The ability to work independently once trained while contributing positively to a close-knit team

CargoWise One experience is desirable but not essential.

If you're an experienced Import Operator looking for £32k-£38k, hybrid flexibility, strong benefits and the opportunity to build your career within a professional freight forwarding environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential conversation about the role.

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.

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