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Export Freight Forwarder

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 29,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Basildon, Essex

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Job Description

Export Freight Forwarder

Location: Basildon, Essex
 Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
 Salary: £28,000 - £29,000 per annum

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Export Freight Forwarder to join a busy and growing logistics team based in Basildon. This is an excellent opportunity for a freight professional who can confidently manage export shipments from start to finish and has experience across multimodal transport.

The successful candidate will be responsible for handling export operations across air, sea, and road freight, ensuring shipments are processed efficiently and delivered to the highest standards of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Managing export shipments via air, sea, and road freight
Preparing and processing customs clearance documentation
Producing and issuing client quotations
Raising transport documentation including Air Waybills (AWBs), Bills of Lading, and associated shipping paperwork
Liaising with customers, carriers, hauliers, and overseas agents
Monitoring shipments and providing regular customer updates
Managing files from initial quotation through to final delivery
Ensuring all documentation and compliance requirements are completed accurately

Requirements

Previous experience within export freight forwarding
Knowledge of air, sea, and road export operations
Customs clearance experience and training
Ability to create and manage customer quotations
Experience preparing AWBs, Bills of Lading, and export documentation
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously
Capable of handling export files independently from start to finish
Excellent communication and customer service skills

Package & Benefits

Salary: £28,000 - £29,000 per annum
Permanent, full-time position
Office-based role in Basildon

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Export Freight Forwarder looking for a new opportunity with a supportive and established team in Basildon, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.

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