Export Operator

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

* 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, ha