Export Freight Coordinator

Pertemps Bond; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Slough is hiring an experienced Export Freight Co-ordinator. The role involves handling export bookings, developing customer relationships, and ensuring compliance with shipping standards. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years’ experience in groupage shipping and a strong understanding of customs procedures. This full-time, permanent position offers a starting salary of £35,000, with Monday to Friday hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in groupage shipping.
• Good knowledge and experience of exports and customs procedures.
• Ability to plan ahead and be proactive.

Responsibilities

• Data entry, booking collection and preparing them for export entry.
• Engage with customers regarding bookings and job queries.
• Develop relationships with customers to meet shipping needs.
• Co-ordinate export groupage and full-load movements.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Ability to meet deadlines

Job description

Export Freight Co-ordinator

Location : Slough

Salary : Starting at £35,000 (DOE)

Contract : Permanent, Full-Time

Hours : Monday to Friday

Company Overview

Our client is a specialist in Hazardous Cargo logistics, with each office supported by an in-house DGSA. All consignments shipped are fully compliant with ADR and IMDG regulations. They are now seeking an experienced Export Freight Co‑ordinator to join their London operation.

Main Duties & Responsibilities :

• Data entry, booking collection and preparing them for export entry.
• Use various forms of communication to engage with customers regarding bookings and any job queries that they may have.
• Develop constructive relationships with key customers, understanding the clients’ business and meeting their shipping needs.
• Co-ordination of export groupage and of full-load movements.
• Provide transport companies with the relevant information to ensure customer collection / delivery requirements are met.
• Monitor incoming mail and highlight potential problem areas to relevant staff.
• Promote and maintain image, procedures and standards as set and with management.
• Late finish to be done at least once a week for loading and customs completion.
• Action other ad hoc duties as requested by team leader.

Minimum Requirements :

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in groupage shipping
• Good knowledge and experience of exports and customs procedures
• Able to work toward and meet deadlines
• Computer literate
• Able to plan ahead
• A proactive attitude
• Excellent customer service and communication skills