Import & Export Coordinator- Blackburn- Office Based

Axon Moore; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Christmas bonus based on company perf.

Varied role across departments

Job summary

Axon Moore is recruiting an Import & Export Coordinator for our Blackburn office. You will manage end-to-end shipments, handle customs clearance and maintain documentation, ensuring compliance and timely deliveries.

The role requires strong organisation, Excel proficiency and experience in international trade, with VAT and HMRC paperwork. Monday–Friday office based; salary £35,000–£40,000 DOE, with 25 days holiday and parking.

Qualifications

• Experience in import/export, customs or international trade.
• Experience dealing with HMRC documentation.
• Understanding VAT and duty charges.
• Strong Excel skills and data handling.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate import and export shipments from start to finish.
• Manage customs clearance requirements and documentation.
• Prepare HMRC documentation and VAT calculations.
• Calculate and understand VAT and duty charges.
• Liaise with customs agents, freight forwarders, suppliers and shippers.
• Monitor shipments and ensure deliveries arrive as planned.
• Chase outstanding orders and provide regular updates.
• Maintain accurate records and filing; provide admin support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Organisation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Import & Export Coordinator- Blackburn- Office Based

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE
Monday to Friday | 8:45am - 5:30pm | Permanent | Full-Time office based

We are working with a successful and growing business to recruit an experienced Import & Export Coordinator to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in international trade, customs and import/export administration who enjoys a varied role and is confident managing multiple priorities.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring goods move smoothly through the import and export process, while keeping documentation, customs requirements and internal stakeholders fully up to date.

The Role

Working closely with suppliers, shippers, buyers and internal teams, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination of import and export activity.

You will need to be highly organised, commercially aware and comfortable working with detailed documentation and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate import and export shipments from start to finish
• Manage customs clearance requirements and documentation
• Prepare and process relevant HMRC documentation
• Calculate and understand VAT and duty charges
• Liaise with customs agents, freight forwarders, suppliers and shippers
• Monitor shipments and ensure deliveries arrive as planned
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and shipping partners
• Chase outstanding orders and provide regular updates to buyers
• Book incoming orders and deliveries onto internal systems
• Monitor and manage multiple email inboxes
• Maintain accurate records, filing and supporting documentation
• Provide general administrative support across the wider team
• Identify and resolve issues relating to deliveries, documentation and customs
• Ensure all import/export activity is compliant with relevant regulations and procedures

About You

We’re looking for someone with proven experience in an import/export, customs, logistics or international trade environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience working with imports and exports
• Good working knowledge of customs clearance
• Understanding of VAT and duty charges and calculations
• Experience dealing with HMRC documentation
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data and spreadsheets
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with suppliers and shippers
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
• A proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving
• Good general administration skills

What’s on Offer?

• £35,000 - £40,000 salary, depending on experience
• Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 5:30pm
• Permanent, full-time position
• Varied role with genuine responsibility
• Opportunity to work within an established and successful business
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Christmas bonus based on company performance
• A varied role with the chance to develop and gain experience across several departments
• Supportive team environment

If you have solid import/export and customs experience and are looking for a role where you can take ownership of the full process, we’d love to hear from you.