Position: Multi-Modal Freight Operator
Location: Wakefield
Salary: Up to £35,000 Negotiable
Hours: Monday-Friday
Are you an experienced Freight Forwarder looking for your next challenge with a well‑established and growing international logistics business?
I’m currently recruiting on behalf of a highly respected freight forwarding company based in the Wakefield area, who are looking to add an experienced Multi-Modal Freight Operator to their operations team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and professional environment where you’ll be responsible for managing international import and export shipments from door to door across sea, air, and road freight.
The Role
As a Multi-Modal Freight Operator, you’ll be responsible for overseeing shipments throughout the entire transport cycle, ensuring customers receive a high‑quality and efficient service.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing import and export shipments from booking through to final delivery.
- Coordinating sea, air, and road freight movements.
- Liaising with overseas agents, hauliers, shipping lines, airlines, and customers.
- Preparing and checking shipping and customs documentation.
- Arranging collections, deliveries, and customs clearances.
- Providing proactive shipment updates and resolving any operational issues.
- Building and maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Ensuring all shipments are handled compliantly and cost‑effectively.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience within freight forwarding operations.
- Knowledge of import and export procedures.
- Experience across sea freight, air freight, road freight, or a combination of all three.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines simultaneously.
- Commercial awareness and a customer‑focused approach.
- Experience using freight forwarding systems and Microsoft Office.
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