Pharma Import Freight Operator — Air/Road (CDS)

Right Now Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Now Group are recruiting an Import Freight Operator for a leading international logistics business near Heathrow. The role manages Air and Road Import shipments from start to finish, including CDS customs entries, within a highly regulated pharma/logistics environment.

Open to varying levels of experience, salary reflects expertise. The successful candidate will handle customs documentation, liaise with carriers and customers, and ensure accurate records using a TMS.

Qualifications

• Experience with air and/or road freight imports from start to finish.
• Experience completing CDS customs entries.
• Strong knowledge of UK import customs procedures.
• Experience using a TMS or similar freight management system.
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage Air and Road Import shipments from start to finish.
• Oversee import process from shipment instruction to recovery, customs clearance and final delivery.
• Prepare and complete customs declarations using CDS.
• Check documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate cargo recovery and onward transportation.
• Liaise with airlines, hauliers, agents and other providers.
• Provide customers with regular shipment updates.
• Communicate with customs and port authorities as required.

Skills

Air Freight Imports

Road Freight Imports

CDS customs entries

TMS / freight management system

Customs clearance

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Customer service

Tools

CDS

TMS

Job description

Right Now Group are recruiting an Import Freight Operator for a leading international logistics business near Heathrow. The role manages Air and Road Import shipments from start to finish, including CDS customs entries, within a highly regulated pharma/logistics environment.

Open to varying levels of experience, salary reflects expertise. The successful candidate will handle customs documentation, liaise with carriers and customers, and ensure accurate records using a TMS.