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Car Desk Operator - Freight Forwarder (Vehicle Export)
1st Move International Limited —Bristol
- From £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
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- £30,000 - £30,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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- Continuous improvement
- Warehouse experience
- Computer skills
- Employee assistance programme
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Chrisalis Worldwide Limited —Neston
- £19 - £20 an hour
- Full-time
- Driving
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Car Desk Operator - Freight Forwarder (Vehicle Export)

1st Move International Limited
Bristol

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From £34,000 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Customer service
Microsoft Office
Organisational skills
IT
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Autoshippers is a division of 1st Move International Ltd, a Bristol-based specialist shipping company exporting Cars, Motorbikes and household goods worldwide for commercial companies and members of the public.

We have been shipping vehicles for almost 30 years and we have built a reputation for delivering high-quality vehicle shipping to destinations across the globe.

We're looking for an experienced Freight Forwarder / Car Desk Operator with strong deep sea shipping knowledge to manage international vehicle export shipments from booking through to final delivery.

This role is ideally suited to someone with a background in ocean freight forwarding, export shipping, or international logistics who enjoys managing shipments from booking through to final delivery while providing outstanding customer service.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage worldwide vehicle export shipments end-to-end

2. Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout their shipment

3. Liaise with shipping lines and overseas partners to secure bookings and manage shipment schedules

4. Prepare and issue shipping & Bill of Lading instructions

5. Complete export customs declarations using HMRC CDS

6. Monitor shipment progress and proactively communicate updates to customers

7. Coordinate with overseas agents regarding customs clearance and final delivery arrangements

8. Produce customer invoices using internal systems

9. Maintain accurate shipment records and documentation within company software

10. Resolve operational issues quickly and professionally to minimise disruption to customers

About You

We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and bring practical export shipping experience to our team

Essential Requirements

1. Minimum 2 years' experience in ocean freight forwarding, export shipping, logistics, or international removals

2. Strong understanding of ocean export procedures and shipping documentation

3. Excellent customer service and communication skills

4. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously

5. High attention to detail and accuracy

6. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications

7. Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team

Desirable Experience

1. Experience preparing Bills of Lading and shipping instructions

2. Experience liaising with shipping lines, NVOCCs, and overseas agents

3. Experience coordinating FCL and LCL shipments

4. Knowledge of customs procedures would be beneficial, although full training will be provided

What We Offer

1. Company pension scheme

2. Stable, long-term career with a well-established business

3. Friendly and supportive team environment

4. Opportunity to develop specialist expertise in vehicle shipping and international removals.

5. Varied role with genuine responsibility and autonomy

6. Monday to Friday

Why Join Autoshippers?

Unlike many freight forwarding roles, you'll see the complete shipment journey while working directly with customers. Every vehicle shipment is unique, and you'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality service that genuinely makes a difference to our customers.

If you’re an experienced ocean export operator looking for a role with real responsibility and direct contact with customers and overseas agents, we’d like to hear from you.

Pay: From £34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
On-site parking

Experience:

Freight Forwarding: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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