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Ocean Import Operator

Titan Freight Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Prestwick, South Ayrshire KA9 1PL, Scotland

Salary

£30,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Titan is collaborating with a Freight Forwarder in Prestwick seeking an Ocean Import Operator to join their team.
  • The role offers hybrid working hours, with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.
  • Candidates should have experience in a busy Freight Forwarding environment and a good understanding of ocean imports and necessary documentation.
  • Responsibilities include arranging international consignments, liaising with shipping lines, and tracking shipments, while providing professional customer service.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £34,000, and applicants should have relevant experience in a similar role.
Titan are currently working with a Freight Forwarder based in Prestwick who are looking for an Ocean Import Operatorto join their team

This role offers hybrid working hours - 2 days in the office, 3 days at home

This role requires similar experience of working within a busy Freight Forwarding environment and a good understanding of the necessary processes and documentation.

Role responsibilities -
  • Arrangement of international consignments according to client instructions and requirements
  • End to end freight forwarding working within the Ocean Import team
  • Liaising with shipping lines and partners to arrange shipments
  • Confirming quotes, pricing and timelines with clients for shipments
  • Tracking all shipments and notifying clients of any changes to timings of cargo arriving
  • Ensure all enquiries or other communications are actioned promptly and efficiently
  • Provide professional handling of any customer queries

Requirements -

  • Knowledge and understanding of ocean imports
  • Good communication skills, both verbal & written
  • Friendly, calm and professional manner
  • Accustomed to working to fixed deadlines and under pressure
  • Enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated
  • Well organised with the ability to work closely with internal departments

Previous experience within a similar environment is preferred

The company offers a great working environment, working hours are Monday to Friday, offering a salary up to £34,000

To apply, please send us your most up to date CV, detailing your relevant experience and we will call you back to discuss the position in more detail.

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In order to submit this application, a TotalJobs account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all TotalJobs’ services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to TotalJobs’ Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to TotalJobs and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.