Multimodal Freight Operator
2 days ago
Lichfield
Multimodal Freight Operator Lichfield Up to £36,000 DOE Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm A long-established freight forwarder in Lichfield is looking to add a Multimodal Freight Forwarder to their expanding team. This position has a strong ocean freight bias, but you’ll also work across road and air to support the full end-to-end process. Ideal for someone confident in export operations, with import experience considered a real advantage. What you’ll be doing • Coordinate multimodal shipments with a primary focus on ocean freight—handling bookings, documentation, carrier liaison, and compliance., • Manage end-to-end export operations and support import processes when required., • Oversee key milestones from origin to final delivery, ensuring deadlines and service expectations are met across all modes., • Prepare and process Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, export declarations, and all other relevant multimodal shipping documents., • Liaise daily with carriers, hauliers, overseas agents, airlines, and customers to ensure smooth cargo flow., • Deliver excellent customer service, providing updates throughout the shipment lifecycle., • Proven experience in ocean freight forwarding for a UK-based freight forwarder, with exposure to other modes (road/air)., • Strong understanding of export customs processes and international shipping procedures., • Imports knowledge is beneficial but not essential., • Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple shipments across different modes., • Salary up to £35,000, depending on experience, • Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, • Supportive, friendly team with real progression opportunities, • Long-term stability with a reputable local forwarder #multimodal freight operator