Export Coordinator

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Junior Export Coordinator in Pontypridd, Wales. You will support various export functions, manage international consignments, and ensure compliance with regulations. The position offers a salary of up to £24,800 per annum, along with a variety of employee benefits and a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will have some experience in freight forwarding and strong customer service skills.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Holiday buy scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Proven freight forwarding or export experience is desirable, ideally within air, ocean, or road freight environments.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and arrange international consignments according to client instructions.
• Provide quotations for new traffic and trade lanes.
• Create export and customs entries to ensure accuracy.
• Manage purchase and supplier queries promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Relationship building

Freight forwarding experience

Job description

YOUR ROLE

As a Junior Export Coordinator

You'll play a key role in supporting the export function from order placement through to final delivery. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to kick-start a career in international logistics, gain hands-on experience with multimodal transport, and grow within a supportive team.

This role offers a salary of up to £24,800 per annum and involves working Monday to Friday, with a rotating shift of 8:30am to 5pm and 9am to 5:30pm every other week.

What are you going to do?

As the Junior Export Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning and arranging international consignments according to client instructions for air, ocean, and road freight. Your duties include providing quotations for new traffic and trade lanes, invoicing clients, and creating export and customs entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with company regulations and AEO accreditations. You will also manage purchase and supplier queries promptly and maintain data accuracy within the system, adhering to established processes and work instructions.

This role requires regular engagement with clients, colleagues, and customers, so effective communication via telephone and email is essential.

What are we looking for?

• Proven freight forwarding or export experience is desirable, ideally within air, ocean, or road freight environments.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Customs experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

What do we have to offer?

We foster a culture of reward and recognition, supporting employee growth and development. Our benefits include competitive annual leave with a holiday buy scheme, pension, life assurance, and access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts across various retail, travel, and hospitality brands. Join one of the top logistics providers in the world and take your career to the next level.

About tomorrow

We value your professional and personal growth, providing numerous career opportunities within CEVA. Join us for a challenging and rewarding career.