Ocean Export Operator

Sea freight Coordinator

Salary:
Up to £35,000

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Location:

Office-Based, Glasgow

Holiday Allowance: 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Operations professional to join our busy freight forwarding team in Glasgow. In this hands‑on role, you will manage sea freight shipments, support customers, and ensure smooth end-to-end operational delivery across both import and export functions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with freight operations experience who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys problem‑solving, and wants to be part of a collaborative, high‑performing team.

• Manage day‑to‑day export operations for sea freight.
• Arrange shipments, complete documentation, and manage bookings with carriers.
• Handle start‑to‑finish operations, including liaising with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

• Experience working within a freight forwarding environment (ideally sea freight).
• Strong understanding of LCL/FCL shipments, international shipping processes, and UK customs procedures.
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end operations for a UK freight forwarder.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure.

• 2‑5 years' experience in Operations within a UK freight forwarder.
• Experience handling complex shipments or customer escalations.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.