Export Administrator | Export Coordinator | International Shipping Administrator

South Petherton | £14.30–£15.30 per Hour DOE | 15–20 Hours per Week | Part-Time | Temporary | Fully Office-Based

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an experienced Export Administrator to join a client's team in South Petherton on a part-time, temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong export administration background who is looking for flexible working hours and can confidently manage international shipping and export processes with minimal supervision.

Working closely with customers, freight forwarders and internal departments, you will play a key role in ensuring international sales orders are processed accurately and delivered efficiently.

Due to the specialist nature of this position, previous export experience is essential, with the successful candidate expected to make an immediate contribution to the team.

What We Offer

• £14.30–£15.30 per hour, depending on experience.

• Part-time working hours of 15–20 hours per week.

• Flexible working hours.

• Temporary assignment.

• Fully office-based position.

• Opportunity to work in a specialist export administration role.

Key Duties

• Process international sales orders accurately using the company's ERP system (IFS).

• Coordinate overseas shipments through freight forwarders and logistics providers.

• Select the most appropriate mode of transport for time-sensitive and temperature-controlled products.

• Prepare and complete export and commercial documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, Bills of Lading, Letters of Credit, Certificates of Origin and Export Health Certificates.

• Apply for and manage country-specific export certificates where required.

• Keep customers informed throughout the order and shipping process.

• Liaise with internal departments, including Planning, Quality and Warehouse teams.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including freight forwarders, banks and government agencies.

• Provide support to the wider Customer Services team when required.

Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience in export administration.

• Strong understanding of international shipping procedures.

• Hands-on experience managing export processes and documentation.

• Ability to work confidently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to quickly integrate into the role and make an immediate contribution.

Ideal Experience and Knowledge:

• International sales order processing.

• Export shipping and commercial documentation.

• Freight forwarding and international logistics coordination.

• Country-specific export certification requirements.

• Customs procedures and export compliance.

• Commodity (HS) code classification.

• Rules of Origin and preferential trade agreements.

• Experience using ERP systems, with IFS knowledge advantageous but not essential.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Export Administrator, Export Coordinator or International Shipping Administrator looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity in South Petherton, we'd love to hear from you.

If you have a strong background in export administration and international shipping, apply today through Acorn by Synergie.