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Operations Executive - Import/Export

Reed
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Shepperton, Surrey TW179AJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The position is for an Operations Executive in the Shepperton area, specializing in international freight forwarding.
  • Candidates should have strong import/export experience and multi-modal freight forwarding knowledge, including air, road, and sea.
  • The role involves managing export, import, and UK domestic operations while ensuring compliance with international regulations.
  • The salary ranges from £27,000 to £35,000, depending on experience, with additional benefits including holidays and a relaxed office environment.
  • This is an office-based position with working hours from 9am to 5:30pm, and candidates should ideally have experience using Boxtop or CargoWise.

Do you have excellent import/export experience paired with great knowledge of air, road and sea freight?

I am recruiting for an experienced Operations Executive for a repeat client in the Shepperton area. My client specialises in international freight forwarding and is looking to grow their freight team. The successful candidate will have multi-modal freight forwarding experience and will practice all aspects of freight forwarding whilst delivering excellent operational service. This is an office-based, Monday-Friday role, working from 9am-5:30pm.

Main Duties:

  • Arrange and oversee export, import, and UK domestic operations from start to finish, whether by air, sea or road.
  • Investigate and plan the most appropriate routes for shipments.
  • Complete international shipping and customs documentation.
  • Handle costing and billing for both import and export jobs.
  • Ensure compliance with international regulations.
  • Collaborate closely with customers, colleagues, and third parties to ensure deadlines are met.

Key Requirements:

  • Strong import/export experience
  • Customs clearance knowledge 
  • Multi-modal freight experience (air, road and sea ideally)
  • Experience using Boxtop or CargoWise (or similar)
  • Computer literate (MS Office, emails, CRM)

Benefits & Package: 

  • Salary of £27,000-£35,000 depending on experience  
  • Holidays 21 days + bank holidays (rising to 25 days with service)
  • Company socials 
  • Relaxed/casual attire and office environment 
  • Auto enrolment pension (autoenrollment) following 3 months service
  • Free parking on site

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.