Ocean Export Operator

White Recruitment Construction; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,400 - 39,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Job summary

White Recruitment Construction is seeking an experienced Ocean Export Operator to join our vehicle shipping team in Bristol. You will own end-to-end vehicle export shipments, act as the main contact for customers, shipping lines and overseas agents, and ensure accurate documentation and timely updates.

The role offers genuine responsibility, autonomy and opportunities to develop specialist vehicle shipping knowledge within a collaborative, long-established business.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in ocean freight forwarding, export shipping or international logistics.
• Strong knowledge of ocean export procedures.
• Experience working with shipping documentation.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage international vehicle export shipments end-to-end.
• Be the primary point of contact for customers throughout the shipping process.
• Liaise with shipping lines, NVOCCs and overseas partners.
• Secure bookings and manage vessel schedules.
• Prepare shipping instructions and Bills of Lading.
• Complete export customs declarations through HMRC CDS.
• Coordinate FCL and LCL shipments.
• Provide proactive customer updates and maintain records.
• Resolve operational issues quickly and professionally.
• Ensure a high standard of service for customers.

Skills

Ocean freight

Export docs

Customer service

Communication

MS Office

Teamwork

Driving licence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ocean Export Operator. Vehicle Shipping

Location: Bristol
Salary: From £36,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday
Benefits: Company pension and on-site parking

I am recruiting for an experienced Ocean Export Operator to join a well-established international shipping business specialising in the worldwide export of vehicles.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ocean freight professional who enjoys managing shipments from initial booking through to final delivery. You will take full ownership of vehicle export movements while acting as the main point of contact for customers, shipping lines and overseas agents.

The position offers genuine responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to develop specialist expertise within the vehicle shipping sector.

The Role

As the Ocean Export Operator, you will manage worldwide vehicle export shipments from start to finish.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing international vehicle export shipments end-to-end
• Acting as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the shipping process
• Liaising with shipping lines, NVOCCs and overseas partners
• Securing bookings and managing vessel schedules
• Preparing shipping instructions and Bills of Lading
• Completing export customs declarations through HMRC CDS
• Coordinating FCL and LCL shipments
• Monitoring shipment progress and providing proactive customer updates
• Liaising with overseas agents regarding customs clearance and final delivery
• Producing customer invoices using internal systems
• Maintaining accurate shipment records and documentation
• Resolving operational issues quickly and professionally
• Ensuring customers receive a consistently high standard of service

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have practical ocean freight or export shipping experience and be confident managing multiple shipments simultaneously.

You should have:

• A minimum of two years’ experience within ocean freight forwarding, export shipping, international logistics or removals
• Strong knowledge of ocean export procedures
• Experience working with shipping documentation
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Good Microsoft Office and general IT skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team
• A full UK driving licence

Experience preparing Bills of Lading, shipping instructions and customs declarations would be advantageous. Additional customs training can be provided.

Package and Benefits

• Salary from £36,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Stable, long-term career opportunity
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Varied position with genuine responsibility and autonomy
• Opportunity to develop specialist vehicle shipping knowledge

This position would suit an experienced Ocean Export Operator, Ocean Freight Forwarder, Export Coordinator, Vehicle Shipping Coordinator or Freight Forwarder looking for greater ownership and direct customer involvement.

Apply today for further information and a confidential conversation.