Export Administrator

Join a global manufacturing business in a key export role with a competitive £28,000 to £30,000 salary.

Export Administrator

Location: Blackburn and Barnoldswick , Lancashire
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time

About the company

FILTROX Carlson is looking for an organised and detail-focused Export Administrator to support its international shipping operations.

This is a key role within the business, helping to ensure goods are exported accurately, efficiently and in line with UK and international trade requirements. You’ll work closely with internal teams, freight forwarders, couriers and customers to keep shipments moving and documentation correct.

What’s on offer

• Salary of £28,000 to £30,000
• Permanent, full-time position
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to build your export, logistics and international trade experience
• Varied role within a manufacturing and distribution environment

What you’ll be doing

As Export Administrator, you’ll prepare export documentation, coordinate shipments and support the smooth movement of goods to international customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and customs paperwork
• Ensuring shipments comply with export controls, customs regulations and international trade requirements
• Arranging shipments with freight forwarders, couriers and transport providers
• Tracking shipments and helping to resolve delays, discrepancies or customs queries
• Acting as a key contact for export-related queries from customers and internal teams
• Liaising with sales, production, warehouse and finance teams to support timely order fulfilment
• Maintaining accurate records within ERP or logistics systems
• Supporting export reporting and process improvements

What we’re looking for

You’ll be highly organised, accurate and confident managing multiple shipments and priorities. You’ll also need to communicate clearly with customers, freight partners and internal teams.

You’ll need:

• Previous experience in export administration, logistics, shipping or international trade
• Good understanding of export documentation and shipping procedures
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Experience using ERP or logistics systems
• A proactive approach to solving problems and keeping shipments on track

It would be beneficial if you also have knowledge of Incoterms, experience working with freight forwarders or customs agents, or a qualification in International Trade, Logistics or Supply Chain.

Why apply?

This is a great opportunity for someone with export, logistics or international trade experience who wants a varied, detail-focused role within a supportive manufacturing business.

Apply now

If you’re an experienced Export Administrator, Shipping Administrator, Logistics Administrator or International Trade Administrator looking for your next role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered.

Please note

This is an office-based role and may require occasional flexibility to support shipments across different time zones.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role.

No agencies, please.

Alternative job titles may include

Export Coordinator, Shipping Administrator, Logistics Administrator, Import Export Administrator, Export Clerk, International Trade Administrator, Export Sales Administrator.