Shipping Export Operator

Our client is a well-established, privately owned shipping company specialising in international sea freight services. Due to continued growth within their Export Division, they are looking to recruit two permanent Shipping Export Operators to join their busy Export Consol team based in Romford.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced freight forwarding professional to join a successful and growing business where you will play a key role in coordinating export consol shipments from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage sea freight export consol shipments.
• Liaise with customers, shipping lines, overseas agents and internal departments to ensure the smooth movement of cargo.
• Prepare and process all export documentation accurately.
• Coordinate cargo movements and monitor shipments through to completion.
• Ensure shipments comply with all relevant customs and shipping regulations.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and provide regular updates to customers where required.
• Manage multiple shipments simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining excellent customer service.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Previous Sea Freight Export experience within a freight forwarding environment.
• Experience of Sea Freight Export Consol operations.
• NVOCC export operations experience would be highly advantageous.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple shipments and prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Salary range is £25-35k dependent on experience and knowledge of Sea Freight Export/NVOCC operations.

If you are an experienced Sea Freight Export professional looking to join a specialist and growing operation, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!