Full time, Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000
Are you ready to take the next step in your logistics career with an award-winning, global freight forwarder?
Our client is excited to welcome a proactive and enthusiastic Multimodal Operator to their friendly team in Basildon. With offices across the UK, China and Europe, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business where your contribution truly makes a difference.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll be at the heart of coordinating international and domestic shipments, working closely with colleagues, partners, and customers to ensure everything runs smoothly.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll play a key role supporting X-Trade and Multimodal operations, including:
* Managing X-Trade shipments across international and domestic routes
* Supporting Sea Export and Sea X-Trade operations
* Liaising with overseas offices, suppliers, and customs brokers
* Coordinating with warehouses and transport partners to ensure timely deliveries
* Handling Bills of Lading and shipment documentation
* Supporting customs processes including import entries where applicable
* Working with internal teams to ensure cargo is released efficiently
What we’re looking for
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
* Experience in multimodal, sea freight, or freight forwarding operations
* Knowledge of import customs entries (advantageous but not essential)
* Bill of Lading experience
* A professional and confident communication style
* Strong customer service skills
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and logistics systems
Most importantly, you’ll be organised, proactive, and enjoy being part of a supportive team.
What you’ll get in return
We believe in looking after our team and creating a positive place to work. You’ll benefit from:
* A friendly and supportive office environment
* Modern kitchen, coffee machines, and breakout areas
* Chill-out zone with TV, pool table, ping-pong, and arcade machine
* On-site gym and shower facilities
* Contributory pension scheme (after probation)
* NHS Top-Up health scheme
* Holiday allowance that increases with service, up to 25 days plus bank holidays
* Genuine career development opportunities within a global business
Location: Basildon HQ
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000
Start date: Immediate
If you’re looking for a role where you can grow your career, be part of a great team, and work in a company that values its people, we’d love to hear from you