Ocean Export Operator

WR Logistics; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Chelmsford is seeking an Ocean Export Operator to manage the exportation of LCL and FCL shipments via sea freight. The role requires background experience in sea freight operations with a UK forwarder and providing exceptional customer service by ensuring compliance with export regulations. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

20 days Holiday plus Bank holidays

Hybrid working

Progression routes

Length of service rewards

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced occupational maternity pay

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Discounted gym membership

Health cash plans

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with a UK-based freight forwarder.
• Ability to work 12:00-8pm, 1-2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Complete start-to-finish export consignments via sea freight.
• Responsible for day-to-day running of allocated LCL movements.
• Track and update shipment statuses regularly.

Skills

Coordinating exports

Compliance with export regulations

Customs procedures

Freight rates and pricing solutions

Job description

Position: Ocean Export Operator

Location: Chelmsford

Hours: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 (1-2 days 12:00-8pm)

Salary: Up to 34,000

The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating the exportation of Less than Container Loads (LCL) and Full Container Loads (FCL) shipments via sea freight. You must have a background in sea freight operations with a UK forwarder.

Your Key Responsibilities As Ocean Export Operator

• Complete start-to-finish export consignments via sea freight
• Responsible for the day to day running of allocated LCL movements
• Exports between UK and USA
• Create bookings from the origin
• Provide freight rates, quotes and pricing solutions for customers
• Track and update shipment statuses in the company's system and provide regular updates to clients
• Complete customs procedures
• Ensure compliance with export regulations
• Developing good working relationships with shipping lines, overseas agents, hauliers and our other branches
• Previous experience in quoting and operations of export ocean freight forwarding is essential
  
  

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience with a UK-based freight forwarder
• Have the ability to work 12:00-8pm, 1-2 days per week for US time zone scope
  
  

Benefits

• 20 days Holiday (plus Bank holidays) rising to 25 days with service
• Hybrid working
• Progression routes
• Length of service rewards
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhances occupational maternity pay
• Life assurance
• Retails discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Health cash plans
  
  

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