Export Freight Operator

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Job Title: Export Freight Operator

Department: Operations

Location: Based in Manchester

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Purpose of Role:

To coordinate and manage the movement of freight shipments across multiple transportation modes, ensuring accurate execution, compliance, and effective communication with customers. This role supports the freight team by handling day-to-day operational tasks with a focus on delivering excellent service.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the movement of export, import, and cross-trade freight shipments using various modes including road, sea, and air.
• Liaise with customers to secure shipment authorisations and handle queries.
• Track and monitor cargo movements from origin to final destination, ensuring timely updates.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and necessary shipping documentation.
• Prepare and complete customs clearance processes.
• Obtain competitive freight rates and prepare quotations for customers.
• Manage shipment bookings through shipping line portals and CargoWise One software.
• Maintain own P & L’s weekly
• Maintain accurate records and prepare documentation for invoicing.
• Support the identification of new opportunities for freight lanes or services.
• Provide regular communication and updates to customers and internal teams.
• Contribute to efficient team operations by working independently and collaboratively.

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Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum 1 to 2 years’ experience in freight forwarding
• Practical understanding of export, import, and cross-trade shipping processes.
• Familiarity with CargoWise One or willingness to learn.
• Basic knowledge of customs procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience working in a fast-paced operational environment.

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Qualifications

• Relevant logistics, supply chain, or freight forwarding certification is a plus but not mandatory.

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As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.