Import Artwork Coordinator

System Recruitment Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

System Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Import Artwork Coordinator to join a leading International Freight Forwarding Company in Slough. You will support and expand the High Value Works of Art division, manage import procedures, and coordinate complex bookings across air, sea and road freight while ensuring compliance with CPCs, licenses and customs regulations.

You will handle documents, liaise with the Transport Department, assist in customs entries, and travel to Heathrow and

Qualifications

• International freight forwarding experience, including UK/EU Customs related functions.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Import/Export laws.
• CHIEF, CDS, CFSP and NES /CDS knowledge.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience in handling ATA Carnets and CITES documents would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the general administration of the Artwork Section.
• Data entry of work in NetFreight (Operational System) & Descartes.
• Checking paperwork making sure documents are in order for the team to key in entries.
• Assisting in customs documentation and entries, both import and export.
• Development of Knowledge of Air, Sea and Road Freight markets and procedures.
• Airline bookings, preparation of export documentation.
• Quotes export/imports, obtaining rates from airline.
• Handling of original documents such as licenses, ATA Carnets, CITES in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Liaising with the Transport Department to book collections, deliveries, airport transfers etc.
• Support the business in maintaining a positive and enjoyable working experience, aligned with our culture and values.
• Trips to Heathrow area airline handling sheds, HMRC / Border Force offices and other on-airport activities during business hours as required.

Skills

Import

Artwork

Coordinator

CPC

Custom procedure codes

NetFreight

Air Freight

Sea Freight

Road Freight

Licenses

ATA Carnets

CITES

CHIEF

CDS

CFSP NES/CDS

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

A leading International Freight Forwarding Company specialising in the movement of high value artwork has an immediate requirement for an experienced Import Artwork Coordinator to join them at their offices in Slough, Berkshire.

Key Skills: Import, Artwork, coordinator, CPC, custom procedure codes, NetFreight, Air, Sea and Road Freight, licenses, ATA Carnets, CITES, CHIEF, CDS, CFSP and NES /CDS,

Location: Slough, Berkshire, SL3 0JZ

This is a new position for the company and as Artwork Coordinator your role will be to support and expand the growing, business-critical High Value Works of Art section of the company.

The role demands specialist knowledge of specific customs procedures (manage at least 3 or more CPCs) specialised handling knowledge and often complex booking arrangements.

My client has airport passes which allow them to split the coverage of the overseeing (witnessing/supervision) of the freight in the cargo shed and airside on the tarmac watching the unit being loaded on the aircraft.

You will also meet passengers in the terminal /red channel and assist clients through the customs clearance. A full training program will be provided to cover these areas as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the general administration of the Artwork Section.
• Data entry of work in NetFreight (Operational System) & Descartes.
• Checking paperwork making sure documents are in order for the team to key in entries.
• Assisting in customs documentation and entries, both import and export.
• Development of Knowledge of Air, Sea and Road Freight markets and procedures.
• Airline bookings, preparation of export documentation.
• Quotes export/imports, obtaining rates from airline.
• Handling of original documents such as licenses, ATA Carnets, CITES in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Liaising with the Transport Department to book collections, deliveries, airport transfers etc.
• Support the business in maintaining a positive and enjoyable working experience, aligned with our culture and values.
• Trips to Heathrow area airline handling sheds, HMRC / Border Force offices and other on-airport activities during business hours as required.

Training & Development Plan

• International freight forwarding experience, including UK/EU Customs related functions.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Import/Export laws.
• CHIEF, CDS, CFSP and NES /CDS knowledge.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience in handling ATA Carnets and CITES documents would be advantageous.

AS Artwork Coordinator you will be working collaboratively in a small operational team, good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and organize your workload are essential.

A major aspect of the role will require communication with customers directly, so a positive attitude and friendly professional demeanor are also critical.