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Tallgrass Recruitment Limited

Deep Sea Import / Export Operator

DentonNot specified7 Sept 2026

About the job

Deep Sea Import Operator

Salary DOE

Location – Stockport

My client is looking to add to their growing team in Stockport by hiring a Deep-Sea Import Operator.

If you have experience in Ocean Import managing customs documentation for sea freight, I want to hear from you!!!

Be part of a dynamic customs team, where you’ll ensure smooth clearance of consignments, collaborate with customers and suppliers, and stay compliant with international customs regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Mainly FCL’s with some LCL and some air.

Job role will include speaking to customers / providing quotes /booking jobs.

Liaising with overseas agents, tracking shipments

Customs clearance, booking deliveries with shipping lines and/or merchant hauliers, invoicing out duty / VAT.

Basically, the entire import process from start to finish.

At least 3+ year of experience in customs, with expertise in Ocean imports.

Air would be advantageous, but not necessary.

Deep sea imports are the main transport mode along with LCL too

Airfreight would be advantageous.

Experience with CDS, Descartes, and Destin8/CNS/Cargo wise is preferred.

Excellent communication with the ability to prioritize tasks.

A proactive, motivated, and positive attitude.

Benefits:

Salary DOE

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays off

Pension scheme enrolment

Free private health care

Typical working hours 9am – 5.30pm – 1 hour lunch. However, Rota scheme in place where you can come in early and go home early one week, so very flexible working hours

Free Parking

Annual pay rise reviews & bonus scheme for staff & – subject to company profits / performance of said Financial Year

Original advert on Reed.co.uk

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