Oldbury, West Midlands
£32,000-£38,000, depending on experience
⏰ Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm
An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Ocean Export Operator to join an established and respected logistics business in Oldbury.
You will become part of a friendly and experienced forwarding team, managing deep-sea export shipments for a growing international customer base. This is a varied, hands-on position offering stability, professional development and the opportunity to take ownership of shipments from booking through to completion.
You will also have access to CargoWise One e-learning, with the opportunity to work towards recognised CargoWise accreditation.
What makes this opportunity attractive?
Salary of £32,000-£38,000, depending on experience
25 days' annual holiday
Company pension scheme
Healthcare scheme
Annual incentive bonus following successful completion of probation
Monday-to-Friday working with no regular weekend requirements
Supportive, experienced and close-knit forwarding team
CargoWise One training and the opportunity to achieve professional accreditation
Exposure to a varied and growing international customer base
Excellent long-term stability and career development opportunities
A working environment where your contribution will be recognised
The role
You will manage ocean export shipments from start to finish, ensuring customers receive a professional, accurate and reliable service throughout the forwarding process.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing deep-sea ocean export shipments from booking through to delivery
Making bookings with shipping lines and overseas agents
Preparing and checking export documentation
Completing bills of lading and shipping instructions
Liaising with customers, hauliers, shipping lines, suppliers and overseas agents
Arranging collections and monitoring shipments against agreed schedules
Providing customers with regular shipment updates
Ensuring documentation is completed accurately and on time
Completing operational files, invoicing and profit and loss checks
Investigating and resolving invoice queries
Maintaining accurate records within CargoWise One
Following AEO procedures and internal operating standards
Supporting colleagues and providing holiday cover when required
Contributing to the continued growth and success of the operation
What we are looking for
This opportunity would suit an experienced Ocean Export Operator who understands freight forwarding procedures and is confident managing shipments independently.
You should have:
Previous ocean export freight forwarding experience
A good understanding of deep-sea export procedures
Experience managing shipments from start to finish
Knowledge of export documentation and bills of lading
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Confidence communicating with customers, shipping lines and overseas agents
Good general IT skills, including Microsoft Office
A positive, proactive and customer-focused approach
The ability to manage your own workload while contributing to a supportive team
CargoWise One experience would be beneficial, although it is not essential
This is a strong opportunity for an Ocean Export Operator who wants to join a stable and growing business, develop their forwarding knowledge and become part of a supportive team in which their work will be valued.
WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.
WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£33000.00 - £38000.00 per year