Ocean Export Agent

White Recruitment Construction; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

24 days’ holiday

Company bonus scheme

Job summary

Unknown company in Feltham, near Heathrow, is seeking an experienced Ocean Export Coordinator to manage end-to-end ocean export shipments, coordinating with customers, shipping lines, and overseas agents. The role involves handling FCL/LCL movements, documentation, and liaising with multiple stakeholders.

The position offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a bonus scheme. You will monitor shipments, provide updates, and contribute to profitable operations within the freight forwarding

Qualifications

• Experience in ocean freight export is essential.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end export procedures.
• Experience handling FCL and LCL shipments.

Responsibilities

• Managing ocean export shipments from booking through to final delivery.
• Handling both FCL and LCL movements.
• Preparing and checking export documentation.
• Completing shipping instructions and bills of lading.
• Liaising with customers, shipping lines, hauliers and overseas agents.
• Arranging collections and monitoring shipments.
• Providing customers with regular shipment updates.
• Producing quotations and checking supplier costs.
• Completing invoicing and ensuring files are accurate and profitable.
• Resolving operational issues quickly and professionally.
• Maintaining accurate records within the company’s freight management system.

Skills

Ocean freight export

Customer service

Documentation

FCL/LCL handling

Shipment coordination

Communication

Job description

Ocean Export Coordinator

Location: Feltham, Heathrow
Salary: Up to £35,000
Hybrid working available
24 days’ holiday plus bonus

An established and growing freight forwarding business is looking for an experienced Ocean Export Coordinator to join its team in Feltham, near Heathrow.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, professional operation offering hybrid working, a competitive salary and a bonus scheme. You will manage ocean export shipments from start to finish, working closely with customers, shipping lines, overseas agents and internal departments.

The role:

• Managing ocean export shipments from booking through to final delivery

• Handling both FCL and LCL movements

• Preparing and checking export documentation

• Completing shipping instructions and bills of lading

• Liaising with customers, shipping lines, hauliers and overseas agents

• Arranging collections and monitoring shipments

• Providing customers with regular shipment updates

• Producing quotations and checking supplier costs

• Completing invoicing and ensuring files are accurate and profitable

• Resolving operational issues quickly and professionally

• Maintaining accurate records within the company’s freight management system

What we are looking for:

• Previous ocean freight export experience is essential

• A good understanding of end-to-end export procedures

• Experience handling FCL and LCL shipments

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• Good attention to detail and organisation

• Confidence managing multiple shipments and deadlines

• The ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive team

What is on offer:

• Salary of up to £35,000, depending on experience

• Hybrid working

• 24 days’ holiday

• Company bonus scheme

• Supportive and experienced team

• Long-term career development opportunities

• Stable position within an established freight forwarding business