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Seafreight Import Operator (58896)

Overview

Reference
58896

Salary
£28,000 - £33,000/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- Yorkshire and the Humber -- West Yorkshire -- Leeds

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
27 October 2026

Closing date
08 Dec 2026 17:24


Seafreight Import Operator – West Yorkshire

Location: West Yorkshire

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Seafreight Import Operator to join a well-established freight forwarding and supply chain company based in West Yorkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid background in Ocean Freight Imports who enjoys managing shipments from start to finish, building customer relationships and working within a busy operational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage Seafreight Import shipments from origin through to final delivery.

  • Liaise with shipping lines, overseas agents, hauliers and customers.

  • Arrange collections, deliveries and onward transportation.

  • Prepare and process shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading.

  • Coordinate customs clearance and ensure all necessary documentation is in place.

  • Provide quotations and respond to customer enquiries.

  • Monitor shipment progress and provide regular updates.

  • Work closely with colleagues to ensure a smooth and efficient service.

About You:

  • Previous experience in Seafreight Import operations within a freight forwarding environment.

  • Good understanding of import procedures, shipping documentation and customs requirements.

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments.

  • Confident communicator with excellent customer service skills.

  • Commercially aware, proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary depending on experience.

  • Full-time, permanent position.

  • Monday to Friday working hours – no weekends.

  • Opportunity to join an established business within the freight forwarding industry.

Interested?

If you have experience in Seafreight Imports and are looking for your next opportunity in West Yorkshire, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Red Recruit Global today:

Email: shipping@redrecruit.com

Telephone: 0203 906 6020

Alternatively, send us your CV for a confidential discussion.

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About Red Recruit Global

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