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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