Export Documentation Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting for a professional shipping organisation in the Tipton area who are seeking an Export Documentation Administrator to start immediately.
The role is fully office based and IS NOT a remote or hybrid role
Shipping experience and experience of "bills of lading" is essential.
Duties and tasks will include:
- Raising bill of lading instructions from shipper’s invoice or shipping instructions and sending to relevant supplier from either our company Box Top system or ocean carriers online portals/websites
- Checking bill of lading is OK prior to sending to client for approval
- Amendments to documents where required
- Entering VGM via CNS or Destin8 on line portals
- Approval of bills of lading and arranging post to customers
- Raising UK customs entry via online portal ASM Sequoia – IF NO EXPERIENCE TRAINING CAN BE PROVIDED
- Completing certificates of origin / ATR / EUR1 via Ecert when required
- Working to customs and bill of lading deadlines set by ocean carriers
Candidates welcome to apply for the role must have the following:
Shipping experience and experience of "bills of lading" is essential.
- Team player
- Having excellent customer service skills
- Having excellent attention to detail when needing to comply with various shipping requirements for different clients
- Be able to use own initiative to solve day to day challenges
- Being able to think on your feet and work to deadlines
- Have pride in the work they produce
- Knowledge of word and excel
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm. Parking is available.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tipton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: KLEDAT
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Export Documentation Assistant roles across Major Recruitment Oldbury's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,000 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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