Are you looking to take the next step in your freight forwarding career?
We're currently working with a well-established and growing freight forwarder who is looking to add a Junior Export Operations Executive to their team in Tilbury, Essex.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with some industry experience who's eager to grow and learn the full export process from start to finish.
You'll be joining a friendly and knowledgeable team, supporting with the coordination of deep-sea export shipments. The successful candidate will assist in job bookings, liaising with carriers, and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Over time, you'll be trained to handle shipments end-to-end, including handling export customs entries.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assisting with the handling of deep-sea export shipments (FCL/LCL)
* Booking cargo with shipping lines and managing job files
* Supporting senior team members in coordinating international exports
* Communicating with customers, suppliers, and carriers to gather and confirm shipment details
* Learning the full export documentation and customs process
* Updating internal systems and ensuring all compliance standards are met
* Progressing toward full end-to-end job responsibility, with comprehensive training provided
Key Requirements:
* Previous experience (6–12+ months) within a freight forwarding or shipping environment
* Knowledge of deep-sea exports is a strong advantage
* Familiarity with booking export shipments is highly beneficial
* A strong desire to learn and progress in the freight industry
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* Confident communication and IT literacy (Microsoft Office, etc.)