Night-Shift Airfreight Transport Administrator

First Call Contract Services Limited; London Borough of Hounslow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

First Call Contract Services Limited is seeking a Transport Administrator for a night shift at Heathrow, Feltham. The role involves coordinating inbound/outbound airfreight, arranging vehicle movements, and ensuring shipments meet SLAs. You will work with airlines, GHAs, hauliers and customers, using Excel and freight systems for accurate records.

Hours are 22:00–07:00 with overtime, on a 5-on/2-off pattern. Prior airfreight or freight-forwarding experience and strong Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in airfreight, freight forwarding or logistics admin.
• Strong Excel and Outlook skills for tracking shipments and communications.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inbound airfreight arrivals using pre-alerts and shipment tracking.
• Coordinate collections from airlines and GHAs, arrange onward movement of freight.
• Plan and book inbound and outbound vehicle movements.
• Monitor collections and deliveries to meet customer SLAs.
• Coordinate outbound shipments, including airline bookings and pre-alerts.
• Prepare MAWBs/HAWBs and import/export documentation.
• Create collection/delivery paperwork and vehicle load plans.
• Liaise with airlines, GHAs, hauliers, drivers and customers.
• Track shipments to delivery or departure and resolve delays.
• Maintain shipment records using Excel and freight systems.
• Support import/export customs entries as needed.

Skills

Airfreight administration

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

First Call Contract Services Limited is seeking a Transport Administrator for a night shift at Heathrow, Feltham. The role involves coordinating inbound/outbound airfreight, arranging vehicle movements, and ensuring shipments meet SLAs. You will work with airlines, GHAs, hauliers and customers, using Excel and freight systems for accurate records.

Hours are 22:00–07:00 with overtime, on a 5-on/2-off pattern. Prior airfreight or freight-forwarding experience and strong Excel skills are preferred.