Export & Cross Trade Operator

Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments Recruitment Agency in Laindon, Essex is seeking an experienced Export & Cross Trade Operator to join their team on a full-time, on-site basis. You will manage export bookings and cross-trade shipments from start to finish, coordinating sea, air and road freight and handling export documentation.

The role requires at least 3 years in freight forwarding with knowledge of export procedures and customs, excellent communication, cost awareness, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years freight forwarding experience.
• Knowledge of export documentation and customs procedures.
• Experience with cross-trade operations.
• Experience with overseas agents, carriers and customers.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness, including rate negotiation and job costing.
• On-site role in Laindon, Essex.

Responsibilities

• Manage export bookings and cross-trade shipments from start to finish.
• Coordinate sea, air and road freight, including collections and deliveries.
• Prepare and manage export and customs documentation.
• Liaise with customers, overseas agents, carriers and suppliers.
• Monitor shipments and resolve operational issues.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and job costs using LBase.
• Negotiate competitive rates, manage invoicing and support profitability.
• Ensure compliance with export regulations and customs procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service and support business development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain efficient operations.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Export knowledge

Cross-trade operations

Sea/air/road freight

Export documentation

Customs procedures

Client liaison

Rate negotiation

Job costing

Tools

LBase

Job description

Permanent

£30,000 - £37,000 p/a

Laindon, Essex, England

Office & Administration

On-site

Export & Cross Trade Operator - Laindon - Full-time | Permanent

Our client is looking for an organised, proactive and customer-focused Ocean Export & Cross Trade Operator to join their team in Laindon.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced freight forwarding professional with knowledge of multi-modal exports and cross-trade operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage export bookings and cross-trade shipments from start to finish.
• Coordinate sea, air and road freight, including collections and deliveries.
• Prepare and manage export and customs documentation.
• Liaise with customers, overseas agents, carriers and suppliers.
• Monitor shipments and resolve operational issues.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and job costs using LBase.
• Negotiate competitive rates, manage invoicing and support profitability.
• Ensure compliance with export regulations and customs procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service and support business development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain efficient operations.

The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 3 years freight forwarding experience, ideally in export and cross-trade operations.
• Good knowledge of sea, air and road freight.
• Understanding of export documentation and customs procedures.
• Experience working with overseas agents, carriers and customers.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness, including supplier rate negotiation and job costing.
• Good IT skills; LBase experience would be advantageous.
• A flexible, proactive and team-focused approach.