Ocean Freight Export Operator

Pudsey, Leeds
Up to £31,000 + bonus worth 2 months’ salary
Full-time | Permanent
Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm

Join a growing freight business with real career progression

We’re recruiting for an Ocean Freight Export Operator to join a successful and expanding logistics business based in Pudsey, Leeds.

This is a great opportunity to join a company that is part of a larger UK-wide group, offering the stability of an established business alongside the chance to learn, develop, and progress your career.

You’ll be joining a supportive team where your experience in ocean freight exports will be valued, and where there is genuine room to grow within the business.

The role

As an Ocean Freight Export Operator, you will manage ocean export shipments from start to finish, ensuring cargo moves efficiently, documentation is completed accurately, and customers receive a high level of service throughout the process.

You will work closely with customers, shipping lines, hauliers, overseas agents, and internal departments to keep shipments moving smoothly and meet all deadlines.

Key responsibilities

• Handling ocean export shipments from booking through to completion
• Arranging bookings with shipping lines, hauliers, and overseas agents
• Preparing export documentation accurately and within deadlines
• Managing shipment progress and providing updates to customers
• Liaising with carriers, agents, and internal teams to ensure smooth movement of freight
• Raising job files, invoices, and internal costings
• Resolving shipment issues, delays, and documentation queries
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with company procedures and industry requirements

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in ocean freight exports
• Experience working within a freight forwarding environment
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end export process
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Ability to manage multiple shipments in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive and team-focused approach

What’s on offer

• Salary up to £31,000
• Bonus worth 2 months’ salary
• Monday to Friday hours only, 9:00am – 5:30pm
• Genuine opportunities to learn and progress
• Supportive working environment
• Chance to join a business that is part of a larger group with offices across the UK
• Long-term career prospects

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