Logistics Administrator

Manpower Group (UK); Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) is seeking an Import & Export Logistics Specialist in Cheltenham for a 12-month contract at £18/hour inside IR35 PAYE. You will manage import activities for production materials and export of products, ensuring compliance with country rules and efficient logistics workflows.

The role reports to the Logistics Compliance Leader and involves coordinating with operations, handling HMRC reporting, and maintaining accurate shipping documentation to support timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent.
• Experience in an import/export or logistics role preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee import/export country compliance processes.
• Develop processes with operations to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive adherence to internal processes and local regulations.
• Raise monthly HMRC reports and monitor reporting.
• Integrate compliance into working processes with portfolio specialists.
• Maintain awareness of operational metrics for compliance.
• Prepare and verify shipping documentation and arrange transport.
• Handle import/export tasks including clearance and HMRC.
• Provide related administrative support and customer service as needed.
• Attend daily rhythms and present performance when required.

Skills

Import/export knowledge

Logistics experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Process improvement interest

Deadline-driven

VAT/duty basics

Education

Bachelor's degree (accredited)

Job description

Role: Import & Export Logistics Specialist

Location: Cheltenham

Duration: 12 months

Rate: £18/hour

Inside IR35: PAYE

About our client:

Our client is a leading aerospace engineering company specializing in jet engines, avionics, and integrated systems for both military and commercial aircraft. They operate major UK facilities, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sites.

Import & Export Logistics Specialist Summary

Reporting to the Logistics Compliance Leader, the Import / Export Specialist is responsible for overseeing the import of materials for production onto site and export of our client's products out to customers.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for the import / export country compliance processes
• Work closely with operations teams to develop processes to assure compliance with all country requirements
• Responsible for implementing processes consistent with local regulations and will be responsible operationally for driving adherence to each process
• Raising of monthly HMRC reports
• Responsible for integrating compliance into the working processes, working closely with portfolio specialists
• Awareness of operational metrics to assure compliance with all import / export procedures
• Prepare / maintain reporting of current status/progress of all import / export activity to operational teams
• Handle all import and export tasks, including import clearance instructions, customs entries and HMRC
• Prepare and verify shipping documentation and arrange and monitor transportation
• Responsible for any other administrative duties and customer service as needed
• Attend and support team daily operating rhythms with departmental concerns and present performance when required.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience in an import/export or logistics role would be highly advantageous however if you have administrative experience within a manufacturing environment we would be very interested in hearing from you
• Confident and capable of working to deadlines
• Ability to undertake basic calculations (ie. VAT and duty)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Interested in process simplification