Import Export Coordinator / Freight Forwarder

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Import Export Coordinator / Freight Forwarder</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Day Shift and Night Shift Jobs Available</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Join a fast-paced, time-critical aviation logistics operation coordinating urgent worldwide import and export shipments across air, road, sea and on-board courier (hand-carry) services within a 24/7 operational environment.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The position is heavily AOG / Aircraft On Ground driven (AOG experience desirable) and involves reacting to urgent aircraft-on-ground situations, often working to extremely tight deadlines to minimise aircraft downtime.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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. Previous AOG experience would be advantageous; however, candidates with a solid freight forwarding background and the ability to operate with urgency and precision will also be considered.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">With day and night shift opportunities available,</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">this is an excellent role for someone with strong freight forwarding, customs and international shipping experience who thrives when accuracy, urgency and customer service matter.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Import Export Clerk, Air Freight Operator, Air Freight Coordinator, Freight Forwarding Clerk, Import Operator, Export Operator, Shipping Clerk, Import Export Agent, Freight Operations Coordinator, Customs Clerk</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Benefits include a performance-related bonus, private medical care, additional payments for weekday/weekend cover and overtime opportunities.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">SALARY: £34,000 to £45,000 per annum, includes overtime and on-call hours (depending on experience) + Annual Bonus + Benefits</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">LOCATION: Feltham, Hounslow, West London</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">2 JOBS AVAILABLE – DAY & NIGHT SHIFTS</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">DAY SHIFT HOURS: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5:30pm + Weekend on-call rota (every 5-6 weeks)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">NIGHT SHIFT HOURS: Monday to Thursday, 2pm – 12:00am</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">JOB OVERVIEW</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Import Export Coordinator / Freight Forwarder to join a growing freight forwarding operation specialising in time-critical aviation logistics and urgent Aircraft on Ground movements.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">As an Import Export Coordinator / Freight Forwarder you will manage end-to-end multimodal shipments, coordinating collections, transport bookings, UK customs entries and documentation while liaising with airlines, hauliers, overseas agents and customers worldwide.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Import Export Coordinator / Freight Forwarder role operates in a fast-moving environment where organisation, accuracy and rapid problem-solving are essential. Previous AOG experience would be advantageous; however, candidates with a strong freight forwarding and import/export background who can operate with urgency and precision will also be considered.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">DUTIES</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Your duties as the Import Export Coordinator / Freight Forwarder include:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Multimodal Shipment Coordination: Manage worldwide import and export movements across air, sea, road and courier services</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>AOG Response Handling: React quickly to urgent Aircraft on Ground situations, coordinating time-critical movements to help minimise aircraft downtime</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Transport Bookings: Arrange flights, haulage, collections and courier services with carriers, suppliers and overseas agents</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Customs Processing: Prepare and submit UK import and export Customs & Excise entries accurately and within required timescales</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Freight Documentation: Complete AWBs, bills of lading, delivery paperwork and other import/export documentation</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Customer and Agent Liaison: Communicate with customers, airlines, suppliers and international partners to provide reliable shipment updates and high levels of service</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Dangerous Goods Support: Assist with hazardous and dangerous goods documentation where required</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Systems and Operational Support: Maintain accurate shipment records within internal systems and support the wider team with day-to-day freight operations and time-critical logistics</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">CANDIDATE</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">REQUIREMENTS</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong background in freight forwarding and import/export operations</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience dealing with UK import and export Customs & Excise entries</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Previous experience in a transport, freight or shipping coordination role</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, time-critical environment</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Excellent communication and organisational skills</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>High attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Confidence using Microsoft Office and logistics systems</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Proactive, reliable and team-focused approach</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Previous AOG / Aircraft on Ground experience would be advantageous</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">BENEFITS</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>20 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Performance-related bonus</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Additional payments for weekday/weekend cover</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Pension scheme</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Private medical care following probation</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Overtime opportunities once fully trained</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Long-term career development opportunities</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">HOW TO APPLY</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">JOB REF: AWDO-P15148</p>

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