Export Operator
Export Operator
Employee type
Permanent
Salary
£35000 - £40000/annum Bonus
Category
Other
Job Description
Export Operator – Ocean or Road Freight
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
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Manage export shipments from booking through to final delivery
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Coordinate Ocean or European Road Freight movements
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Prepare quotations and secure competitive carrier or haulier rates
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Make bookings with shipping lines, carriers, hauliers and overseas agents
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Complete and check all relevant export documentation
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Provide customs clearance instructions where required
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Monitor shipments and provide customers with regular updates
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Liaise with customers, suppliers, agents and internal departments
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Resolve operational issues quickly and professionally
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Ensure files are completed accurately and invoiced correctly
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Maintain a high standard of customer service throughout the shipment process
Requirements
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Previous experience in an Export Operator or Export Coordinator position
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Strong start-to-finish export experience across Ocean or Road Freight
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Good understanding of export documentation and procedures
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Confident communicating with customers, carriers, ha