🚀 Air and Ocean Operator

International Freight Operator – Import/Export

Location: Maidstone | Salary: 28-33k

Are you an experienced Freight Forwarding professional looking for your next challenge? We’re recruiting for an International Freight Operator to join a busy and growing operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with at least 2 years’ experience in logistics/transport, confident in handling both imports and exports from start to finish.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing shipments door-to-door, including customs clearance.
• Building strong relationships with clients, carriers, and suppliers.
• Preparing quotes and maintaining agreed tariffs.
• Submitting NES/import entries and reviewing customs paperwork.
• Handling ATA Carnets and temporary imports.
• Providing proactive shipment updates and resolving client queries.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 2 years’ freight forwarding/logistics experience.
• Knowledge of import/export procedures and customs.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple shipments.

Benefits:

• Company pension scheme.
• On-site gym and free parking.
• Working hours: 8.30 am – 5 pm, with a 1-hour lunch break.
• 21 days holiday plus 1 additional day at Christmas.

Why apply?

• Join a supportive, growing international team.
• Exposure to a variety of trade lanes and shipment types.
• Competitive salary and career development opportunities.