Air & Ocean Import/Export Operator

Air & Ocean Import/Export Operator

Location: Basildon, Essex

Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, daytime hours

Working arrangement: Fully office-based

Your responsibilities

• Managing air and ocean import and export shipments
• Coordinating bookings with airlines, shipping lines, hauliers and overseas agents
• Preparing and checking import and export documentation
• Completing or arranging customs clearance documentation
• Monitoring shipments and providing customers with regular updates
• Producing quotations and negotiating rates with suppliers
• Resolving delays, documentation issues and operational queries
• Maintaining accurate shipment records on internal systems
• Building strong relationships with customers and suppliers
• Ensuring shipments are completed efficiently and compliantly

What we’re looking for

• Previous air and ocean freight-forwarding experience
• Knowledge of import and export procedures
• Understanding of customs documentation and clearance processes
• Strong customer-service and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines
• A proactive and commercially aware approach

The opportunity

• Salary of up to £42,000, depending on experience
• Monday-to-Friday daytime hours
• Stable, fully office-based position
• Opportunity to join an established freight-forwarding business
• Long-term development within air and ocean freight operations

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