Full job descriptionExport Operator

West Thurrock / Essex

Ocean Freight Exports

Up to £35,000 DOE

Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm
We are currently recruiting for an Export Operator to join a growing freight forwarding business in Essex, supporting the full ocean export process end-to-end.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with Ocean Export experience looking to join a close-knit team with a strong culture, long-term stability, and future development opportunities.
The role is initially focused on 100% Ocean Exports, with future cross-training into imports, providing exposure across road and air freight operations longer term.


Key Responsibilities

• Managing Ocean Export shipments from booking through to completion

• Handling bookings and coordinating export operations

• Completing customs entries and associated documentation

• Liaising with customers, suppliers, hauliers, and internal teams

• Supporting end-to-end shipment management

• Working closely with transport and operational teams

• Supporting vehicle / RORO movements where required


Ideal Background

Essential:

• Ocean Export operations experience

• Bookings experience

• End-to-end export knowledge

• Customs experience / exposure

• Ability to manage shipments independently
Desirable:

• RORO experience would be highly advantageous
The business handles a significant volume of trucks, lorries, and vehicle movements into Africa, therefore RORO exposure would be very relevant.


What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £35,000 DOE

• Standard pension contribution

• 20 days holiday + bank holidays

• Performance-related Christmas bonus

• Work phone provided

• Flexible approach to working from home when needed

• Exposure to imports, road & air freight in the future

• Strong long-term development opportunities


About the Team

You’ll be joining a friendly, close-knit office environment with a younger team and positive culture.
The business offers a supportive environment and would suit someone outgoing who enjoys working collaboratively within a growing operation.


Additional Requirements

A driving licence is essential due to office location and occasional operational requirements.
Immediate requirement due to business changes and team growth.
Interested? Apply today for a confidential discussion.