Ocean Export Clerk
<p><strong>Location: </strong>Bradford</p> <p><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £39,000 DOE + Benefits</p> <p><strong>Experience:</strong> 1–2 Years Minimum (Multimodal Import or Export Experience Essential)</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>Are you a Freight Forwarder who enjoys the variety of different modes? We are looking for a Multimodal Freight Coordinator to join our Bradford operations. Whether it’s an urgent Air Export, a deep-sea Ocean Import, or a European Road movement, you will have full 360-degree ownership of the process from the initial quote to the final delivery.</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>End-to-End Multimodal Management:</strong> Handling the full lifecycle of shipments across Air, Sea, and Road (Imports, Exports, or both).</li><li><strong>Carrier Negotiation:</strong> Sourcing and negotiating the best rates with airlines, shipping lines, and hauliers.</li><li><strong>Complex Documentation: </strong>Preparing and checking all mode-specific paperwork, including MAWBs/HAWBs, Bills of Lading, and CMRs.</li><li><strong>Customs Compliance:</strong> Managing entries (Import or Export) and ensuring all HMRC requirements are met across different transport types.</li><li><strong>Proactive Client Care: </strong>Being the single point of contact for your accounts—providing multi-option quotes, tracking cargo, and solving logistics puzzles.</li><li><strong>Financial Control: </strong>Managing the full financial file, including cost accruals, profit monitoring, and invoicing.</li></ul> <p><strong>What You Need</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Experience: </strong>Minimum 1–2 years of current experience in a Freight Forwarding role handling more than one mode of transport.</li><li><strong>Technical Versatility:</strong> A solid understanding of Incoterms and the specific documentation/compliance requirements for Air, Sea, and Road.</li><li><strong>Problem-Solving Skills: </strong>The ability to advise clients on the most efficient route and mode for their specific cargo.</li><li><strong>Confidentiality: </strong>We understand the local market is tight-knit. Every application is handled with the highest level of professional discretion and care.</li></ul> <p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Total Autonomy:</strong> No departmental silos—you manage the whole job regardless of the mode.</li><li><strong>Bradford Hub:</strong> Work in a key regional office with a supportive, expert team.</li><li><strong>Skill Development: </strong>Enhance your knowledge across all transport modes in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul>