Export Freight Forwarder

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.

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

Required profile

• Previous experience within export freight forwarding
• Knowledge of air, sea, and road export operations
• Ability to create and manage customer quotations
• 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

Required skills

• Customs clearance experience and training
• Preparing Air Waybills (AWBs)
• Preparing Bills of Lading
• Export documentation preparation