Sea Freight Export Coordinator in Bradford

Job description

Sea Freight Export Coordinator

Bradford, BD17

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (DOE)

This role is ideal for someone with a strong operational background in seafreight exports, excellent knowledge of carrier processes, and a commercial mindset to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate end-to-end seafreight export shipments.
• Make carrier bookings, complete VGM submissions, and handle export customs entries.
• Prepare and issue Bills of Lading (B/L) instructions accurately and on time.
• Handle cross trade shipments, liaising with overseas partners and agents.
• Ensure compliance with international trade and export regulations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with carriers, agents, and clients.
• Provide excellent customer service, keeping clients updated throughout the process.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in export seafreight operations within a freight forwarding environment (essential).
• Strong understanding of international shipping processes and documentation.
• Experience with CargoWise is advantageous (but not essential).
• Knowledge of export customs requirements and cross trade procedures.

What’s on Offer

• 25 days holiday, 0900-1730
• Opportunity to join a forward-thinking, supportive, and growing freight forwarding business.
• Exposure to international markets and global trade lanes.
• Career development within a commercially focused environment.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bradford

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English