At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage export shipments and coordinate Ocean or Road Freight movements.
- Company: Join a successful and growing freight-forwarding business in Basildon.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £40,000, Monday to Friday hours, and permanent position.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and enhance your export expertise.
- Qualifications: Experience in export operations and strong understanding of documentation required.
The predicted salary is between 33750 - 41250 £ per year.
Location: Basildon, Essex
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
We are recruiting an experienced Export Operator to join a successful and growing freight-forwarding business based in Basildon. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with start-to-finish export experience across either Ocean Freight or Road Freight. You will manage export shipments throughout the full process while providing a reliable and professional service to customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage export shipments from booking through to final delivery
- Coordinate Ocean or European Road Freight movements
- Prepare quotations and secure competitive carrier or haulier rates
- Make bookings with shipping lines, carriers, hauliers and overseas agents
- Complete and check all relevant export documentation
- Provide customs clearance instructions where required
- Monitor shipments and provide customers with regular updates
- Liaise with customers, suppliers, agents and internal departments
- Resolve operational issues quickly and professionally
- Ensure files are completed accurately and invoiced correctly
- Maintain a high standard of customer service throughout the shipment process
Requirements
- Previous experience in an Export Operator or Export Coordinator position
- Strong start-to-finish export experience across Ocean or Road Freight
- Good understanding of export documentation and procedures
- Confident communicating with customers, carriers, hauliers and overseas agents
Export Operator in Basildon employer: Tall Grass Recruitment
Join a dynamic and established freight forwarding business in Romford, where your expertise as a Sea Freight Export Operator will be valued and rewarded. With a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, you will have access to ongoing training and career advancement opportunities. Enjoy a competitive salary, a collaborative office environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the logistics industry.
