Senior Export Administrator

Join a leading manufacturer as a Senior Export Administrator, managing global shipments, driving process improvements, and delivering outstanding customer service. Enjoy excellent benefits, career stability, and a collaborative team environment.

Senior Export AdministratorBrighouse, West Yorkshire

• £35,000 - £38,000 DOE
• Full Time, Permanent
• Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Please note: you must be authorised to work in the UK

Our client is a leading manufacturer and independent blender of oils and lubricants, based in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. They have an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality lubrication solutions to customers across a wide range of industrial sectors. With a strong focus on innovation, technical excellence and customer service, they partner with businesses to improve equipment reliability, reduce maintenance costs and enhance operational performance through industry-leading products and expert support.

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Export Administrator to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and working collaboratively in a fast-paced export environment.

As a key member of a small team, you will play an important role in ensuring the efficient and accurate administration of international shipments while continuously seeking opportunities to improve performance and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end export administration process, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant
• Deliver exceptional customer service to our international customers and distributors, managing inbound and outbound customer communications
• Prepare and process export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and shipping documents
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, carriers, customers, and internal departments to ensure timely deliveries
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and export procedures
• Apply and interpret Incoterms accurately when processing customer orders and shipments
• Monitor export activities and resolve any shipping or documentation issues efficiently
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance service levels
• Support colleagues across the business and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment
• Undertake any other reasonable task as requested by the Head of International or other senior managers within the Company - Carry out these tasks in an enthusiastic and proactive manner

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in an export administration role
• A strong understanding of Incoterms and international export documentation
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams
• A proactive mindset with a genuine desire to identify improvements and drive better performance
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work successfully within a small team
• A positive, "can-do" attitude with a willingness to support others and take ownership of responsibilities

What's on Offer

• Bonus Scheme
• 25 days Annual Leave + bank holidays, rising by 1 day for every 2 years of service, up to 30 days
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Share Incentive Plan
• Discounted Millers Oils Products
• Death in Service Benefit
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social Club

If you are an experienced Export Administrator who enjoys working collaboratively, takes pride in delivering high standards, and is always looking for ways to improve how things are done, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please.

The client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background or experience.

Other suitable skills and experience includes Export Administrator, Export Coordinator, Senior Export Coordinator, International Logistics Administrator, Shipping Administrator, Export Documentation Specialist, International Trade Administrator, Freight Coordinator, Customs Administrator, Logistics Coordinator, Shipping Coordinator, International Customer Service Administrator, Export Compliance Administrator, Supply Chain Administrator, Import & Export Administrator, Export Operations Administrator, Distribution Coordinator, Logistics Administrator, International Sales Administrator, Export Clerk.