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