Export Operator

Export Operator

Location:

Manchester Airport

Salary:
Up to £32,000 (depending on experience)

Employment Type:

Full-Time | Permanent

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a global freight forwarding and supply chain provider, who are looking to appoint an experienced Export Operator to join their growing operations team in Manchester
.

This is an excellent opportunity for a freight professional with hands‑on experience in EU road and ocean freight exports to join a well‑established, internationally recognised logistics business offering stability, progression, and exposure to global trade lanes.

As an Export Operator, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end export operations across European road freight and ocean freight (FCL & LCL) shipments. You will play a key role in ensuring shipments are processed efficiently, compliantly, and in line with customer expectations.

• Manage export shipments from booking through to final departure for road and ocean freight.
• Handle export documentation, including Bills of Lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, and export customs paperwork.
• Liaise with shipping lines, hauliers, overseas agents, and customers to coordinate shipments.
• Arrange and monitor European road freight exports.
• Ensure all export processes comply with HMRC regulations and international trade requirements.
• Track shipments and provide proactive updates to customers.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure service levels and deadlines are met.
• Accurately cost, rate, and invoice export files in line with agreed tariffs.

• Proven experience in freight forwarding export operations.
• Strong working knowledge of road and ocean freight exports.
• Experience handling export documentation and customs procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with international stakeholders.
• Experience using freight forwarding systems is advantageous.

• Salary up to £32,000
  , depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join a global logistics brand with strong career progression.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Exposure to international export operations across multiple trade lanes.