Ocean Export Operator

Description

Seafreight Coordinator

Salary: Up to 35,000

Employment Type: Full–Time, Permanent

Location: Office–Based, Glasgow

Holiday Allowance: 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive, detail–oriented Operations professional to join our busy freight forwarding team in Glasgow. In this hands–on role, you will manage sea freight shipments, support customers, and ensure smooth end–to–end operational delivery across both import and export functions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with freight operations experience who thrives in a fast–paced environment, enjoys problem–solving, and wants to be part of a collaborative, high–performing team.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day–to–day export operations for sea freight.Arrange shipments, complete documentation, and manage bookings with carriers.Handle start–to–finish operations, including liaising with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

What You'll Bring

Experience working within a freight forwarding environment (ideally sea freight).Strong understanding of LCL/FCL shipments, international shipping processes, and UK customs procedures.Demonstrated experience managing end–to–end operations for a UK freight forwarder.Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure.

Desirable

2–5 years' experience in Operations within a UK freight forwarder.Experience handling complex shipments or customer escalations.Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Ad ID: 5417498117