Ocean Freight Coordinator – Basildon  

Salary: £30,000 – £33,500 per annum (DOE)

Location: Basildon, Essex or Manchester

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm (40 hours per week)

Red Recruit is currently seeking an experienced Ocean Freight Coordinator to join a well-established and highly regarded international freight forwarding and logistics company at either their Basildon or Manchester office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sea Freight Export professional looking to develop their career within a successful global organisation offering a supportive working environment, excellent benefits and long-term career prospects.

What you’ll do:

As Ocean Freight Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing Ocean Freight Export and Cross Trade shipments, ensuring the smooth movement of goods, accurate documentation and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Sea Freight Export and Cross Trade shipments from start to finish.
• Prepare and process all relevant shipping documentation, including customs export declarations.
• Ensure shipments are handled efficiently and within agreed deadlines.
• Liaise with shipping lines, overseas agents, customers and internal departments.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and update operational systems.
• Prepare quotations and liaise with the sales team regarding new business opportunities.
• Complete accurate invoicing within agreed timescales.
• Monitor shipments and proactively resolve operational issues.
• Maintain strong customer relationships, providing regular shipment updates.
• Assist with maintaining and improving departmental procedures and operational efficiencies.
• Work closely with management to ensure excellent service standards are maintained.

What you need:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Sea Freight Exports within a freight forwarding environment – essential.
• Experience handling Cross Trade shipments would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Sea Freight Imports or Air Freight Exports would be beneficial.
• Good understanding of international shipping procedures and customs documentation.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy operations team.
• A proactive, professional and solutions-focused approach.

Why you’ll love this role:

Our client offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary of £30,000 – £33,500 depending on experience.
• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional annual leave for length of service, up to 5 extra days.
• An additional paid day off for a personal milestone.
• Enhanced employer pension contributions of up to 9% after one year's service.
• Private Medical Insurance after one year's service, subject to eligibility.
• Death in Service benefit of three times annual salary after six months.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee discounts and benefits platform.
• Long-term career development opportunities within an established international freight forwarding business.

Apply Now

If you have experience in Ocean Freight Exports and are looking for your next opportunity in Basildon or Manchester, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Red Recruit today to discuss this exciting opportunity or submit your CV for immediate consideration.

E: shipping@redrecruit.com

T: 01376 503567 | 0203 906 6020

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Red Recruit specialise in Shipping, Freight & Logistics, Removals & Storage, Relocations and Fine Art recruitment. With over 25 years' experience, we are dedicated to matching talented professionals with leading employers across the industry.

Red Recruit is an equal opportunities recruiter and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Keywords / alternative titles:

Ocean Freight Coordinator, Sea Freight Export, Ocean Export, Freight Forwarding, Sea Freight Operations, Cross Trade, Export Documentation, Customs Declarations, Shipping Coordinator, International Logistics.