Import Operator

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.