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Full-time
high school, bachelor degree, professional certificate
Posted 20h ago
Apply by Aug 25
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Import Operator is responsible for managing and coordinating ocean freight import operations from origin to final delivery. This includes processing documentation, submitting import declarations to HMRC, and maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in ocean freight import operations and a solid understanding of UK customs regulations. A degree in Logistics or related freight qualifications is preferred alongside strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Full job description
DP World in the UK is at the heart of Europe’s trading future, providing the right trading infrastructure, smart logistical solutions, and the benefits of freeport status to our customers. We are the leading provider of data-driven logistics, deploying industry-leading technology to further broaden our digital vision to disrupt world trade, while ensuring a positive and sustainable impact on economies, societies, and our planet.
We are on a journey to become the leading end-to-end logistics solution provider and Freight is a key part of this journey. Our forwarding division is now established in the UK and primed for growth.
The Ocean Freight Import Operator role is essential in managing and coordinating ocean freight import operations from origin to final delivery. This role ensures timely, efficient, and compliant movement of goods while maintaining high standards of customer service and operational excellence.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in ocean freight imports, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to logistics coordination.
Location: Sale, Manchester
Hours: Monday – Friday
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
How you will contribute:
Coordinate and monitor inbound ocean freight shipments from booking to final delivery.
Prepare and process documentation including bills of lading, arrival notices, customs clearance paperwork, and delivery orders.
Communicate effectively with agents, shipping lines, freight forwarders, customs brokers, delivery points, and customers.
Track shipments and proactively manage exceptions and delays.
Submit accurate import declarations to HMRC via the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).
Verify and process supplier invoices.
Maintain accurate shipment records and update internal systems.
Resolve discrepancies related to shipments, documentation, or billing.
Liaise with internal teams (sales, transport) to support operational flow.
Deliver excellent customer service and provide timely status updates.
Ensure compliance with UK import regulations and internal procedures.
What you will bring
Qualifications
GCSEs (Level 2 or equivalent) required.
A degree in Logistics, International Trade, or Supply Chain is an advantage.
BIFA IFF Apprenticeship or other freight-related qualifications preferred.
Experience
Minimum 3 years in ocean freight import operations, ideally within freight forwarding or logistics.
Experience with both LCL (Less than Container Load) and FCL (Full Container Load) shipments.
Skills
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge
Solid understanding of INCOTERMS, ocean freight documentation, and UK customs import regulations including CDS.
Familiarity with customs processes and tariff classification.
Experience using logistics systems such as CNS/Destin8 and ASM Sequoia.
Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market-competitive compensation package.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
We're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.
We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.
The DP World family comprises of Edge, syncreon, Imperial and P&O. WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.
Related keywords
Ocean freightImport operationsLogisticsFreight forwardingCustoms clearanceHMRCCDSIncotermsBills of ladingArrival noticesLCLFCLCNSDestin8ASM SequoiaSupply chain
We make trade flow to change what’s possible for everyone.
Industry
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Company size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Dubai, Jebel Ali
LinkedIn followers
2,660,854
Total funding
$1.7B
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 119,000 employees from 164 nationalities, spanning 83 countries on six continents and 560+ business units, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE
Offices: Jafza 17 Mina Jebel Ali, Dubai, Jebel Ali, AE · 16 Palace Street, Victoria, England SW1E 5JD, GB · Sint-Antoniusweg 1791, Doel, Flemish Region 9130, BE · Waalhaven Oostzijde 83b, Rotterdam, South Holland 3087, NL · M249+82Q, Harbor Rd, Limassol, CY
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