Multi Modal Freight Operator
Job Description
Job Title: Multi-Modal Operations Specialist
Location: Bradford
Salary: Up to -35,000 per annum
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30-17:00
About the Company
Our client is a privately owned, family-run freight forwarding group with a strong reputation in the logistics industry. The business offers a supportive, close-knit working environment and has recently refurbished its office space, creating a modern and comfortable workplace for its team.
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Multi-Modal Operations Specialist to join the operations team in Bradford. This role will involve managing international shipments across ocean and air freight, with occasional involvement in road freight movements.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong import and export ocean freight experience who is looking to broaden their exposure across multiple transport modes within a well-established and growing business.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end ocean freight shipments (FCL andamp; LCL) for both imports and exports
Coordinate air freight shipments, including documentation and shipment tracking
Prepare and process shipping documentation in line with compliance requirements
Raise and process HAWBs and MAWBs where required
Liaise with shipping lines, airlines, hauliers, and overseas agents
Monitor shipments and proactively provide updates to customers
Ensure accurate data entry and job costing within the internal system
Support with occasional road freight shipments when required
Requirements
Essential experience managing ocean freight imports and exports (FCL andamp; LCL)
Experience working within a freight forwarding or logistics environment
Strong operational understanding of international shipping processes
Air freight experience, including raising HAWBs and MAWBs, highly desirable
Road freight experience desirable but not essential
Strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines effectively
What's on Offer
Salary up to -35,000 per annum
Opportunity to work across multi-modal freight operations
Modern newly refurbished office environment
Friendly and supportive family-run company culture
Long-term career development within a growing freight forwarding group
If you have strong ocean freight operations experience and are looking to develop your multi-modal freight expertise, we would love to hear from you.
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