Freight and Liner Operator
Location: Southampton, UK
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Freight and Liner Operator with a Freight Forwarding background to join a growing and dynamic specialist freight business based in the Southampton area. The successful candidate will provide freight solutions to any global destination, including complex and non-standard routes, working with major 3PL vessel operators to move primarily OOG cargo.
This role offers outstanding training, long-term development and opportunities for travel to trade shows and industry events.
Working Hours: Full time - Monday - Friday (8:30am - 5:00pm)
Package Benefits:
* 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
* Bonus Scheme and Annual Salary Reviews
* Hybrid working: 1 day per week from home after 6 months
* Private Medical and Dental Cover
* Comprehensive training and development with the opportunity to be shaped and progressed within the business
* Travel opportunities to trade and boat shows/events
* Employee-focused environment with long-term progression opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and manage Sea Freight operations, utilising 3PL vessels and major shipping lines.
* Handle freight movements to global destinations, including specialist and unusual routes
* Support Air and Road shipments when required, offering a fully multimodal service
* Deliver high levels of customer service and build strong commercial relationships
* Manage bookings, documentation and operational queries efficiently and accurately
* Liaise confidently with carriers, agents and clients to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations
* Contribute to commercial activity - including making proactive calls and supporting business growth
Requirements:
* 2-3 years' experience in Freight Forwarding (Sea Freight background preferred; NVOCC experience beneficial)
* Strong commercial awareness and confidence on the phone
* Experience working with or booking onto major shipping lines is desirable
* Willingness to learn, develop and be moulded within a specialist freight environment
* Ability to handle multimodal enquiries (Sea, plus some Air and Road)
* Experience with OOG Cargo would be beneficial
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
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