Sea Freight Forwarding Operator
CV-LibraryTrafford Park, Greater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 5 August 2026
Apply NowOur client is a leading independent Freight Forwarder now looking for a Sea Freight Operator to join their growing team in Manchester to operate and manage the sea freight exports service
Key responsibilities include quoting, handling sea freight exports documentation, liaising with shipping lines, issuing instructions to agents, customs entries, customer service. Managing the process from start to finish
We are looking for candidates with:
A customer focused driven mindset
A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in Sea freight forwarding movements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A proactive approach to problem solving
The role offers:
Basic salary of £30,000-£40,000 dependent upon experience and skills
Bonus scheme
Private healthcare scheme
Pension scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
24 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
(additional 2 days after 5 years' service and a further 2 days after 10 years, capped at 28 days)
37.5 hours per week
Key responsibilities include quoting, handling sea freight exports documentation, liaising with shipping lines, issuing instructions to agents, customs entries, customer service. Managing the process from start to finish
We are looking for candidates with:
A customer focused driven mindset
A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in Sea freight forwarding movements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A proactive approach to problem solving
The role offers:
Basic salary of £30,000-£40,000 dependent upon experience and skills
Bonus scheme
Private healthcare scheme
Pension scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme
24 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
(additional 2 days after 5 years' service and a further 2 days after 10 years, capped at 28 days)
37.5 hours per week