Tilbury, Essex
Up to £35,000 (depending on experience)
We are working with a busy multimodal freight forwarding company based in Tilbury that is looking to recruit a proactive and detail-oriented Exports Executive. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in export operations across air and sea freight who is looking to progress their career within a fast-paced and supportive logistics environment.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate export shipments via air and sea freight
Communicate effectively with customers, hauliers, and carriers
Arrange bookings with shipping lines and airlines
Organise collections, ensuring vessel and flight deadlines are met
Complete customs entries and export declarations
Prepare and process export documentation, including manifests and certificates of origin
Ensure compliance with country-specific shipping requirements
Liaise with warehouses to confirm screening and weight checks
Finalise shipment documentation and monitor departures
Raise invoices and send pre-alerts to overseas agents
Follow up post-delivery to ensure customer satisfaction
About You
Minimum 2 years’ experience in export operations (air and sea freight)
Strong knowledge of export documentation and customs procedures
Experience using systems such as CNS, Destin8
High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
Confident communicator with a professional and friendly approach
Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word
A strong team player with a proactive and flexible attitude
Good English and numeracy skills
What’s on Offer
Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team
Career development within a growing freight forwarding business
If you are an experienced Exports Executive looking to join a dynamic multimodal freight forwarding team in Tilbury, we would love to hear from you.
This role is being handled by Sam Hasler, Transport, Logistics & Distribution Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment
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Salary description
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per year