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Red Recruit Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Recruit Ltd is seeking an experienced Global Logistics Executive to join a busy operations team based near Heathrow Airport.

You will manage urgent shipments across road, air and sea freight, ensuring first-class service while complying with customs and transport regulations. The role involves coordinating international movements, processing documentation and liaising with customers, suppliers, airlines and hauliers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate road, air and sea freight shipments from booking through to final delivery
• Produce and complete shipping documentation including AWBs, customs declarations and transit documentation
• Ensure all shipments are handled in accordance with customer requirements and regulatory compliance
• Review and verify import and export documentation
• Submit customs entries and ensure accuracy of customs declarations
• Provide regular shipment updates and excellent customer service
• Obtain freight rates and routing options from suppliers
• Prepare quotations for customers
• Complete accurate job costing and maintain operational records
• Manage shared operational mailboxes and respond promptly to enquiries
• Prioritise workload effectively within a fast-paced logistics environment
• Work closely with internal departments, airlines, overseas agents and transport providers

Job description

Our client is a highly respected and well-established logistics provider operating across the UK and internationally. As part of a successful and growing organisation, they specialise in time-critical logistics solutions, airside operations, freight forwarding and global transportation services.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading business that offers excellent career progression, ongoing training and long-term stability within a fast-paced logistics environment.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Global Logistics Executive to join a busy operations team based near Heathrow Airport.

What you’ll do:

This role will involve managing urgent and time-critical shipments across road, air and sea freight services, ensuring customers receive a first-class service while maintaining compliance with all customs and transportation regulations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating international freight movements, processing customs documentation and liaising with customers, suppliers, airlines, hauliers and overseas agents to ensure shipments are delivered efficiently and on time.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate road, air and sea freight shipments from booking through to final delivery
• Produce and complete shipping documentation including AWBs, customs declarations and transit documentation
• Ensure all shipments are handled in accordance with customer requirements and regulatory compliance
• Review and verify import and export documentation
• Submit customs entries and ensure accuracy of customs declarations
• Provide regular shipment updates and excellent customer service
• Obtain freight rates and routing options from suppliers
• Prepare quotations for customers
• Complete accurate job costing and maintain operational records
• Manage shared operational mailboxes and respond promptly to enquiries
• Prioritise workload effectively within a fast-paced logistics environment
• Work closely with internal departments, airlines, overseas agents and transport providers

Why you’ll love this role:

• Competitive salary package
• Long-term career opportunities with a successful and growing organisation
• Ongoing training and development opportunities