Exports Executive

Streamline Services Consultancy Limited; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Exports Executive to enhance its growing team in Tilbury. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in export operations, focusing primarily on air and sea freight. Key responsibilities include coordinating shipment documentation, managing bookings, and acting as a liaison for customers and carriers. This role offers a supportive environment for career progression within a dynamic logistics sector, with a salary ranging from £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in export operations, particularly in airfreight and seafreight.
• Proven experience in completing export documentation and customs declarations.
• Familiarity with forwarding software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with warehouse teams for shipment readiness.
• Prepare customs declarations and export documentation.
• Manage bookings for all transport modes.
• Act as point of contact for customers and carriers.
• Finalise shipping documentation for accuracy.
• Collaborate with overseas agents for updates and issue resolution.
• Support invoicing processes for logistics workflows.
• Conduct follow-ups for customer satisfaction.

Skills

Export documentation

Customs declarations

Communication skills

Logistics coordination

Problem-solving

Tools

CNS

Destin8

Multi-freight

Job description

Streamline Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a proactive and experienced Exports Executive to join a busy and expanding logistics team based in Tilbury.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid background in export operations to work across multiple modes of transport - air, sea, road, and rail - in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate with warehouse teams to ensure all screening, weighing, and packaging requirements are completed prior to shipment.
• Prepare, review, and submit accurate customs declarations and export documentation in compliance with regulations.
• Schedule and manage bookings and collections across multiple transport modes to meet vessel and flight deadlines.
• Serve as the main point of contact for customers, transport providers, and carriers, ensuring smooth communication throughout the export process.
• Consolidate and finalise all shipping documentation, including manifests, to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with overseas agents, providing shipment updates, pre-alerts, and resolving operational issues as they arise.
• Support invoicing processes and other operational tasks to maintain efficient logistics workflows.
• Conduct post-shipment follow-ups to confirm customer satisfaction and identify additional service opportunities.

What you'll need

• Minimum 2 years' experience in export operations (airfreight and seafreight)
• Experience completing export documentation, including Certificates of Origin where required
• Experience with customs declarations
• Familiarity with CNS and Destin8; experience with forwarding software (e.g., Multi-freight) is a plus

Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

£30-35k DOE

This role is perfect for someone looking to develop their career in logistics with a supportive and highly motivated team. If you would like to find out more details please apply today