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WR Logistics
Ocean Export Operator
Chelmsford, Essex
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 17 hours ago
- Salary
- 30000.00 - 34000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- WR Logistics
- Closes
- 15 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
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, with experience dealing with US shipments.
Your key responsibilities as Ocean Export Operator:
Complete start–to–finish export consignments via sea freightResponsible for the day to day running of allocated LCL movementsExports between UK and USACreate bookings from the originProvide freight rates, quotes and pricing solutions for customersTrack and update shipment statuses in the company's system and provide regular updates to clientsComplete customs proceduresEnsure compliance with export regulationsDeveloping good working relationships with shipping lines, overseas agents, hauliers and our other branchesPrevious experience in quoting and operations of export ocean freight forwarding is essentialRequirements:
Must have a minimum of 2 years experience with a UK–based freight forwarderHave 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 serviceHybrid workingProgression routesLength of service rewardsElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeEnhances occupational maternity payLife assuranceRetails discountsDiscounted gym membershipHealth cash plans
export operator coordinator freight forwarding shipments WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Ad ID: 5416975806
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