Location: Manchester
Salary: Up to £38,500 DOE + Benefits
Experience: 1–2 Years Minimum (Industry Essential)
The Role:
Are you a Freight Forwarder who loves the satisfaction of seeing a shipment through from the initial booking to the final mile? We are looking for an Import Specialist to join our team in Trafford Park.
Unlike "cog-in-the-machine" roles, you will have full autonomy over your shipments. We need someone who can handle the technicalities of Ocean Imports with precision and pace.
What You’ll Be Doing
*A-Z Shipment Management: Handling Ocean Import deep-sea movements from point of origin to UK delivery.
*Customs & Compliance: Managing entries, checking documentation (Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices), and ensuring HMRC compliance.
*Client Management: Acting as the dedicated point of contact for your accounts—providing quotes, updates, and solutions.
*Financial Control: Managing file billing, cost accruals, and ensuring healthy margins.
What You Need
*Experience: At least 1–2 years of current/recent experience in an Ocean Freight Forwarding environment.
*Knowledge: You must understand Incoterms, customs procedures, and the end-to-end import lifecycle.
*Drive: A "start-to-finish" mindset. You take pride in ownership and don’t leave tasks half-finished.
*Tech Savvy: Comfortable using CargoWise, Datafreight, or similar Transport Management Systems.
Why Apply?
*Work in a fast-paced, high-reward environment.
*Real ownership of your desk—no departmental silos.
*Opportunities for career progression as we grow.