Ocean Export Operations

WR Logistics; Illshaw Heath; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days' holiday

Ownership of ocean export shipments

Job summary

WR Logistics in Solihull is recruiting an Ocean Export Operator to own end-to-end ocean export shipments. You will coordinate bookings, documentation and customs, while maintaining proactive communication with customers, shipping lines and overseas partners.

This hybrid role combines hands-on freight forwarding duties with a flexible work pattern and 25 days' holiday. If you thrive on solving export challenges and delivering reliable service, apply now.

Qualifications

• Previous ocean export experience within freight forwarding.
• Good knowledge of export processes and shipping documentation.
• Confidently liaise with customers, shipping lines, hauliers and overseas agents.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and competing deadlines.
• Customer-focused approach to resolving problems.

Responsibilities

• Managing FCL and LCL ocean export shipments.
• Arranging bookings with shipping lines and overseas agents.
• Coordinating collections, haulage and shipping schedules.
• Preparing and checking export documentation, including bills of lading and shipping instructions.
• Coordinating customs clearance requirements.
• Monitoring shipments and resolving delays or operational queries.
• Providing quotations and maintaining accurate shipment costs.
• Completing invoicing and keeping system records up to date.
• Building customer relationships through proactive communication.

Skills

Ocean export

Customer liaison

Documentation

Scheduling

Invoicing & costing

Customs clearance

Job description

Ocean Export Operator

Solihull | £35,000 per year

Hybrid working | 25 days' holiday

Take ownership of ocean export shipments, build strong customer relationships and put your freight forwarding expertise to work in a varied operational role.

This Solihull-based opportunity combines responsibility for the full shipment process with hybrid working and 25 days' holiday. It's an attractive move for someone who enjoys coordinating international freight, solving problems and delivering a service customers can rely on.

What's on offer

• Salary of £35,000 per year
• Hybrid working
• 25 days' holiday
• A varied ocean export role with ownership of shipments
• Regular contact with customers, shipping lines and overseas partners

The role

You’ll coordinate ocean export shipments from booking through to departure and onward delivery, ensuring documentation is accurate, deadlines are met and customers remain informed.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing FCL and LCL ocean export shipments
• Arranging bookings with shipping lines and overseas agents
• Coordinating collections, haulage and shipping schedules
• Preparing and checking export documentation, including bills of lading and shipping instructions
• Coordinating customs clearance requirements
• Monitoring shipments and resolving delays or operational queries
• Providing quotations and maintaining accurate shipment costs
• Completing invoicing and keeping system records up to date
• Building customer relationships through proactive communication

About you

• Previous ocean export experience within freight forwarding
• A good understanding of export processes and shipping documentation
• Confidence liaising with customers, shipping lines, hauliers and overseas agents
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple shipments and competing deadlines
• A practical, customer-focused approach to resolving problems