OFR Operations Agent - export Manchester

August 26, 2026

Ocean Freight Export Operator – Manchester Role Overview As an Ocean Freight Export Operator, you will work with colleagues in the Manchester Export team to ensure that customer requirements are met and documents are completed in a timely and efficient manner delivering a consistent high quality and compliant processes that enable DHL Global Forwarding to build and develop customer relationships. Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Delivering excellent customer service through our DGF’s 10 Customer Commitments</li> <li>Support, drive and commit to the Company’s overall Strategy</li> <li>Manage end-to-end process for OFR Export and designated customers</li> <li>Communicating with customers to meet their requirements</li> <li>Administration and management of own operational data, included financial review</li> <li>Support and monitor objectives set by Ocean Freight Manager in terms of profitability maximisation, volume growth and service quality.</li> <li>Creates, develops and maintains good relationships with customers and service providers</li> <li>Support Sales in interaction with key customers</li> <li>Supports implementation of OFR strategy</li> <li>Fully ensures compliance with varying countries requirements</li> <li>Ensures that all interactions are compliant with DPDHL Code of Conduct and other compliance requirements e.g. anti-corruption</li> <li>Contribute to the First Choice continuous improvement program</li> </ul> Skills and Experience: <ul> <li>Proven exports experience with a good knowledge of Customer Service & Ocean Freight processes and systems.</li> <li>A proven ability to identify and meet customer service needs in a professional and friendly manner.</li> <li>Ability to lead and motive a team to achieve KPI’s.</li> <li>Proven experience in Ocean Freight</li> <li>Results driven and good attention to details</li> <li>Good written and spoken English and excellent telephone and e-mail skills.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills</li> <li>Able to prioritise and perform under pressure</li> <li>Good commercial attitude</li> <li>A level education or broad GCSE level education.</li> </ul> Benefits: <ul> <li>A competitive salary</li> <li>Generous holiday entitlement</li> <li>Eligibility to participate in the Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme</li> <li>Pension scheme which includes life assurance</li> <li>Access to professional employee assistance and wellbeing programme</li> <li>A competitive package of voluntary benefits including retail, entertainment, gym membership, cycle to work scheme, contribution to eye care costs, and many more discounts</li> <li>Training and Development opportunities with a strong focus on internal promotion</li> </ul> HOURS/SHIFT PATTERN: 37.5 hours per week REPORTS TO: Ocean Export Manger What’s Next? If you would like to be considered for this position, then please apply using the jobs board with a copy of your CV outlining your experience to date and suitability for the role. DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. Our culture is focused on personal commitment – to our customers, to each other, to our communities and to the environment. We reward excellent work and we nurture the talents of our employees. This enables you as an employee to develop your expertise and your career in different areas or divisions – and even in other countries. We are committed to creating a workplace that ensures mutual respect and is focused on results. We hire talented people from all backgrounds – irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnicity, social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity. Diversity enriches our workplace, drives our success, and helps us deliver excellence.

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