Global Freight Forwarding Logistics Executive

Red Recruit; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday loyalty scheme

Healthcare scheme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Red Recruit is seeking a Global Freight Forwarding Logistics Executive to join the operations team near Heathrow Airport. The role focuses on coordinating urgent shipments across road, air and sea freight while ensuring compliance with customs and transport regulations.

You will liaise with customers, suppliers, airlines and overseas agents to ensure timely, accurate delivery and superior service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding or time-critical logistics.
• Knowledge of road, air and sea freight operations.
• Experience completing customs entries and shipping documentation.
• Strong understanding of import/export procedures.
• UK Driving Licence required.
• Ability to provide a five-year checkable employment history.
• Right to work in the UK and be able to meet airside security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate road, air and sea freight shipments from booking through to final delivery.
• Produce and complete shipping documentation including AWBs, customs declarations and transit documents.
• Ensure all shipments comply with customer requirements and regulatory standards.
• Review and verify import and export documents.
• Submit customs entries and ensure accuracy of customs declarations.
• Provide regular shipment updates and excellent customer service.
• Obtain freight rates and routing options from suppliers.
• Prepare quotations for customers.
• Complete accurate job costing and maintain operational records.
• Manage shared operational inboxes and respond to enquiries.
• Prioritise workload in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Collaborate with internal departments, airlines, overseas agents and transport providers.

Skills

Freight forwarding knowledge

Time-critical logistics

Organisational skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Freight forwarding systems

Job description

Global Freight Forwarding Logistics Executive

Location: Heathrow

Salary: £38,000 - £43,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday, shift 4pm - 1am

About the Company

Our client is a highly respected and well-established logistics provider operating across the UK and internationally. As part of a successful and growing organisation, they specialise in time-critical logistics solutions, airside operations, freight forwarding and global transportation services.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading business that offers excellent career progression, ongoing training and long-term stability within a fast-paced logistics environment.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Global Logistics Executive to join a busy operations team based near Heathrow Airport.

What you'll do:

This role will involve managing urgent and time-critical shipments across road, air and sea freight services, ensuring customers receive a first-class service while maintaining compliance with all customs and transportation regulations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating international freight movements, processing customs documentation and liaising with customers, suppliers, airlines, hauliers and overseas agents to ensure shipments are delivered efficiently and on time.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate road, air and sea freight shipments from booking through to final delivery
• Produce and complete shipping documentation including AWBs, customs declarations and transit documentation
• Ensure all shipments are handled in accordance with customer requirements and regulatory compliance
• Review and verify import and export documentation
• Submit customs entries and ensure accuracy of customs declarations
• Provide regular shipment updates and excellent customer service
• Obtain freight rates and routing options from suppliers
• Prepare quotations for customers
• Complete accurate job costing and maintain operational records
• Manage shared operational mailboxes and respond promptly to enquiries
• Prioritise workload effectively within a fast-paced logistics environment
• Work closely with internal departments, airlines, overseas agents and transport providers

What you need:

• Previous experience within freight forwarding, aviation logistics, time-critical logistics or a similar operational environment
• Knowledge of road, air and sea freight operations
• Experience completing customs entries and shipping documentation
• Strong understanding of import and export procedures
• Calm and professional under pressure, particularly when handling urgent shipments
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Strong communication skills with both customers and suppliers
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• IT literate with experience using Microsoft Office and freight forwarding systems
• Full UK Driving Licence with fewer than six penalty points
• Ability to provide a five-year checkable employment history
• Right to work in the UK and able to meet airside security requirements

Why you'll love this role:

• Competitive salary package
• Long-term career opportunities with a successful and growing organisation
• Holiday loyalty scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment

Keywords / alternative titles: Freight Forwarding, Customs, Aviation Logistics, Time-Critical Transport Operations.