Ocean Export Operations

Ocean Export Operator

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