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Airfreight Administrator required to join this small to medium agent locally based to Staines This client would be happy to look at someone with a basic understanding in Air freight operations with basis product knowledge as training can be offered, salary will reflect This role will include: To assist with the airfreight admin requirements including preparing and issuing of air import and export quotes, providing post flight updates, job uploads into the system, supporting with air export shipments, coordinating with airlines and carriers and helping to process all necessary paperwork like AWBs, all whilst working under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Serve as a point of contact for BDM's new and existing customers to provide timely and detailed quotations for both import and export shipments Handle administrative duties such as data entry, CRM management and maintain a shared mail box, post flight updates, opening new jobs on company TMS. Work closely with operational and sales colleagues to ensure client requests for pricing are met and jobs are handed over to operations efficiently. Liaise with overseas partners and internal departments to develop and execute tailored shipping solutions Assisting operational colleagues on export shipments, raising files, invoicing & matching supplier billing against job estimates Required Skills and Experience Ideally previous experience working in Air operations environment Basic knowledge of Air freight process, understanding of out of gauge, chargeable weight calculations, export processes, air freight haulage tariffs, Terms of sale etc Air import knowledge would be an advantage but not essential but an ability to learn imports if required An ability to provide strong customer service to both internal and external contacts Clear and effective communication skills Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) systems Willingness to learn and support all departments where necessary On offer Salary up to c£35k Plus Perks including free gym membership, private medical care and an employer pension contribution of 5% (based on the employee contributing 5%). We also offer free snacks, pay day treats (free lunch or breakfast on us!), Company social events via our social committee, Employee of the month awards (a £500 bonus if you win!) plus many more! Please send your CV to Kellie Buckley If you do not hear from us within 7 days your application on this occasion has been unsuccessful

Clearance / Clean Operative Location: Stoke ST1 - ST5 Due to the nature of this role, a full drivers licence is required along with a clean criminal record. Due to insurance purposes, no previous driving bans or points relating to insurance or drink driving. Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday 8am till 5pm) + overtime on occasions. Temporary with the view to become permanent. The Role: Clearing and cleaning void properties to a high standard Removal of all furniture and items left behind including carpets, blinds, curtains etc Garden maintenance; trimming back overgrown hedges and grassed areas Removal of rubbish from gardens Driving the team van when required Remove needles, bodily fluids & other contaminated objects on occasions when needed Log updates on the PDA and keep the call centre informed Requirements Due to the nature of the role a full driver s licence is required with no more than 6 points due to insurance purposes, a DBS will also be carried out. Previous experience within a similar role would be advantageous Safety Conscious Positive approach Immediate start dates are available.

We are working with an established forwarder who are looking to recruit Ocean Import/Export Operator. Our client will look at candidates with either both Import/Export Ocean or either one, will train on the other. Also, all round experience Air, Road advantage. The role will be a combination of Operations and Pricing, good Import customs knowledge definite advantage. Used to dealing with clients at all levels. Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm Salary depends on experience If you do not hear from us within 7 days, then your application has been unsuccessful.

Airfreight Operator Monday to Friday 9.30pm - 6am Nights, required to join this small to medium agent Our client is looking for a Monday to Friday Nights Airfreight Operator, ideally with both Import / Export experience, but will look at one and train on the other. Good All-round experience, and good customs. Key Role To arrange and proactively look after all airfreight shipments for clients, providing exceptional customer service. Accurate preparation of all documentation relating to specific shipments with contact and co-ordination with hauliers, airlines and overseas agents. Key Responsibilities Operations Proactively complete all Airfreight requirements from start to finish. Good Customs experience. Report discrepancies or delays to the Client and Overseas Partner as appropriate. Salary up to around £35-42K depends on experience Monday to Friday Nights 9.30pm to 6am If you do not hear from us within 7 days, unfortunately your application is unsuccessful.

Our client is looking for a Customs Coordinator Overview Due to increased global growth in the business, we are seeking a Customs Coordinator to be part of our Logistics Team within the Heathrow Office. The role is to assist in areas of customs, directing and supporting multiple parties to ensure timely clearance of goods. Duties and Responsibilities: Assist the Customs Manager in the execution of their duties to support the Head of Customs Compliance and Managing Director's vision of the company to become more competitive and profitable. Understand and execute the departments vision of good business development in order to successfully move Customs products. Customs Coordinator: Complete all Customs Import Activity correctly and ontime including Financial, legal and invoicing transactions. Correctly complete all declaration forms compliantly in line with regulation Ensure all operational activities are completed on time Immediately report any amendments to the customs declaration forms to line manager Complete ad-hoc and spot checks on customer entries and submit reports to line manager weekly Maintain and utilise the operational system at all times Ensure that any clearance instructions from 3rd parties are completed accurately and concisely Operate in line with current SOPs for the department Always maintain excellent customer and inter-departmental relationships giving regular feedback to line manager. Support the Customs Manager with any given compliance tasks pertaining to the Customs product. Implement and improve new efficiencies in customer workflow in conjunction with line manager Ensure all reports are generated by given deadlines and handed to line manager Accurately complete all invoicing within 48 hours of activity Provide holiday and sickness cover as required Skills, Experience and Competencies: Working experience of Imports/Exports and Customs Compliance and regulations (at least 2 years) Knowledge of customs requirements and formalities with particular focus on UK & EU imports Experience in road transport, logistics or haulage (Desirable but not essential) Working knowledge of the CDS system both Imports and Exports Knowledge of transit procedures and ETSF (Desirable but not essential) HMRC amendment and reclaim experience Proficient with Microsoft packages especially Ms Excel and other Ms packages Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail Able to work independently and as part of a team Must be flexible with their working hours - occasional weekend work based on volume Working Hours: Monday - Friday 08.30 hours - 17.30 hours - one-hour unpaid lunch Salary: £28,000.00 - £29,500.00 per annum (depending on experience) Company Benefits: Along with 20 days annual leave + public holidays and yearly salary review we offer the following benefits: After 3 months' service, employees are entitled to become a member of the Group personal Pension Plan After completing six months' service, Death in Service equal to three times your annual salary After one year's service the company offers enhanced Pension contributions of 9% annual salary After one year's service employees are eligible to join the Private Medical Scheme (application process required) Holiday loyalty days up to a maximum of 5 days (1 per each full year of employment completed) One Milestone Day per year to take as you wish Confidential EAP platform for you and your immediate family members as spouse/partners and children aged 16 to 24 in full-time education, living in the same household Access to our Employee Discounts and Perks, which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Movies, Sports, Wellness and many more We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role. If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.

Due to busy demands, our well known Nationwide Distribution client is looking for Class 1 Drivers for Trunking at their busy Depot, with immediate start Afternoon and nights Weekends available. Subsidized canteen available on site. Working 9 to 14 hour shifts - Minimum 8 hrs guaranteed per shift. You will need to have held a C+E licence for a minimum of 12 months (for insurance purposes), with at least click apply for full job details

Multimodal Import & Export Operator An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and growing freight forwarding company specialising in AOG and time-critical aviation logistics, based at London Heathrow. We are looking for a Multimodal Import & Export Operator to become a key member of our operations team. This is a hands-on and highly varied role, covering air, sea, road, on-board courier (hand-carry), and courier shipments, with full end-to-end operational responsibility. You will work in a fast-paced environment handling time-critical cargo, predominantly supporting the aviation industry, where attention to detail and exceptional customer service are essential. The role is heavily AOG-driven and involves reacting to urgent aircraft-on-ground situations, often working to extremely tight deadlines to minimise aircraft downtime. You will be involved in every stage of the forwarding process, including collections, transport bookings, customs entries, documentation, and liaising with overseas agents and customers worldwide. JOB OVERVIEW: A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work at a successful and well-established freight forwarder currently experiencing significant growth. The business specialises in time-sensitive aviation cargo, where the highest levels of customer service are required on a 24/7 basis. We strive to go above and beyond at every opportunity, demonstrating to our customers that we value their business and care about every shipment we organise. This aligns with our mission statement: to earn the lifetime loyalty of our customers by delivering excellence in personal, reliable, and efficient worldwide logistics. In this varied role as a Multimodal Import & Export Operator you will liaise with suppliers, customers, and carriers to arrange door-to-door shipments, assist with customs processes, and ensure deliveries run smoothly and on time. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: As Multimodal Import & Export Operator, your duties will include: Coordinating worldwide multimodal import and export shipments (air, sea, road & courier), with a strong focus on AOG and urgent aviation consignments Arranging UK collections and deliveries to meet strict schedules Booking transport with airlines, shipping lines, hauliers, and overseas agents Preparing and submitting UK import and export customs entries Completing shipping documentation including AWBs, bills of lading, and delivery paperwork Assisting with the handling and documentation of hazardous goods (DG) Liaising closely with customers, suppliers, and overseas partners Maintaining accurate shipment records within internal systems Supporting senior colleagues with daily operational tasks Providing a high level of customer service and supporting 24/7 aviation logistics though an on-call rota, ensuring rapid response to AOG situations CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS: Strong interest in developing a career in logistics, freight forwarding, and import/export operations Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment High attention to detail and a willingness to learn new systems and procedures Proactive, reliable, and a strong team player Competent with Microsoft Office and general IT systems Previous experience in any of the following roles is advantageous: Logistics Agent, Freight Coordinator, Import/Export Clerk, Customs Broker, Import/Export Agent. BENEFITS: 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Performance-related bonus Pension scheme Private Medical Care (upon completion of probation) Overtime opportunities once fully trained Long-term career development within a growing business SALARY: £30,000 to £38,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Additional payments for Weekday/Weekend cover + Xmas Bonus + Benefits WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5:30pm + Weekend on-call rota (every 5-6 weeks) + Weekday on-call rota (1 night on call per week) We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role. If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.

We are recruiting for an established Freight Forwarder near Heathrow Airport who are looking to recruit a Freight Administrators x2 to join their team. Experience of working within a Freight Forwarder is an advantage Role to include: Working in a busy environment with various admin tasks including helping out in different departments and reception when needed Dealing daily with Emails Sorting contractors Being Site support Telephone enquiries Ideal candidate will have good attention to detail, be PC Literate and have good working knowledge of Excel Hours Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Salary range from c£30k-£35k, Salary to reflect experience Please forward CV's to Kellie Buckley If you do not hear from us within 7 days your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion

We are looking for an Import Operations Co-ordinator to join our team in Slough/London. Job Role / Principle Accountabilities and Tasks An Import operations Co-Ordinator with experience in clearing perishable freight essential Responsible for the coordination and management of import activities within an organization. Prepare documents and forms to move goods efficiently through import steps and procedures Reviews paperwork and documents to ensure shipping, handling, storage charges, and customs fees are billed correctly. Maintains a database that tracks merchandise This includes the development and implementation of import policies and procedures Management of Import/Export documentation and shipments. This role will be responsible to facilitate the accurate and timely movement of customer's import shipments, FCL and LCL and air, from origin to destination in compliance with company standards and government agencies, such as FMC, CFR, IACSSP, and Customs and Border Protection. Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills & Experience Highly numerate and literate Excellent understanding of Import / Export procedures and principles Targeting appropriate companies, monitoring sector activity Expanding existing business An understanding of the HMRC regime an advantage Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: up to £35,000.00 per year Additional pay: Performance bonus Benefits: Company pension On-site parking Sick pay Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Slough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: UK Import Perishable regulations essential We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role. If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.

Transport Planner (PM Shift) Immediate Start. Monday to Friday 21:00 to 05:30 (40 hours plus 30 minutes break unpaid daily). As a Transport Planner, you will be responsible for planning and routing collection and delivery fleet, ensuring operations run smoothly, efficiently, and on time. Key Responsibilities Plan and route daily collection and delivery work using the in-house transport management system (TMS) Ensure all service levels are met, including timed, premium and economy deliveries Manage vehicle and driver resources in line with daily volumes, using agency support where required Produce pick sheets, manifests and consignment notes to support warehouse and driver teams Balance cost, service, and legal compliance when building routes Look for opportunities to improve efficiency, such as bulk drops and direct runs Work closely with transport and warehouse teams to improve productivity Carry out other related tasks as required by management What We're Looking For Experience using transport planning and routing software (essential) Good knowledge of the Birmingham postcode area Strong communication skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure A proactive, organised approach with good problem-solving skills Confident using Microsoft Outlook and Excel

We are working with an established freight forwarder who are looking to recruit an Export Coordinator. Our client is looking for an experienced Air Export Coordinator, ideally also with either sea, road export. But will look at 1 of these, as long as have some freight forwarding experience. Role Involves: Booking collections and preparing then for export Entries, Data Entry. Using various forms of communication to engage with customers regarding bookings and any job queries that they may have. Develop constructive relationships with key customers, understanding the client's business and meeting their shipping needs. Co-ordination of export groupage and of full load movements. Provide transport companies with the relevant information to ensure customer collection/delivery requirements are met. Monitor incoming mail and highlight potential problem areas to relevant staff. Promote and maintain image, procedures and standards as set out with management. Late finish to be done at least once a week for loading and customs completion. Action other ad hoc duties as requested by team leader. Experience needed. Good experience in a groupage shipping. Good Knowledge and experience of exports and customs procedures. Ability to work to deadlines. IT Literate Proactive, excellent customer service. Monday to Friday all office based. 9am-5.30pm Salary depends on experience. Benefits Mid & end of year performance bonuses 20 days hols + Bank Hols. 90% paid Maternity Leave. Pension Healthcare professional development Scheme. If you have not heard from us within 7 days then your application has been unsuccessful.

SEA IMPORT OPERATOR £29,000 - £34,000 EXPORTS / SEA AND AIR FREIGHT MONDAY - FRIDAY 8.30AM - 5PM Based in West Midlands (DY4) We are seeking to recruit a SEA IMPORT OPERATOR to join a well-established freight forwarding office based in Dudley, West Midlands. This is a exciting opportunity for a candidate who has at least 2 years experience within freight forwarding and Imports. The successful candidate will need to have excellent planning and organisation, proven problem solving and negotiation skills with the ability to build rapport with customers. Duties will include: Receive, process and manage multiple different customers incoming import bookings in line with agreed time frames and company standards and guidelines Sea and Air freight exports including FCL/LCL Dealing with co loaders and overseas agents to arrange Liaising with suppliers to fulfill customer bookings covering the full range of requirements Data inputting for new bookings into the booking platform Box Top Sending confirmations to suppliers and clients Problem resolution including haulage delays/vessel details, spotting potential issues, import ETA tracking, cross trade bookings and sourcing alternative options where required. Sending customs clearance templates to import clearing agents Booking UK deliveries and collections with consolidators / shipping lines / merchant haulers

Fantastic new position has become available for an Air Import Agent to join this small to medium sized forwarder The successful candidate will have previous Air Import start to finish experience along with good customs experience. Good customer service and team player. Monday to Friday 9-5.30 Salary depends of experience. If you do not hear from us within 7 days, then your application has been unsuccessful