Senior Export & Import Operator - Specialist / High-Value Logistics

Nexus Workforce Solutions Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established specialist logistics business in Greater London is seeking an experienced Senior Export & Import Operator. This role involves managing international shipments from start to finish while ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in international shipping and strong knowledge of customs procedures. The position offers a competitive salary, a stable work environment, and the opportunity for one day of remote work per week after probation.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

Stable, specialist working environment

Exposure to complex international shipments

One day per week working from home after probation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in international shipping / import & export operations.
• Strong working knowledge of customs procedures and HMRC compliance.
• Experience across airfreight, sea freight and road transport.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end export and import shipments.
• Preparing and overseeing export and import documentation.
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and internal procedures.
• Liaising with clients and overseas agents.
• Coordinating collections, deliveries, and packing arrangements.
• Preparing accurate quotations and ensuring timely invoicing.
• Keeping clients informed at every shipment stage.
• Maintaining internal shipping and import records.

Skills

International shipping / import & export operations

Customs procedures knowledge

Airfreight, sea freight and road transport experience

Attention to detail

Job description

The Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established specialist logistics business operating within the high-value and fine art sector. The company manages complex international movements for private clients, galleries, institutions and exhibitions, and is known for its quality-driven, detail-focused approach.

They are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Export & Import Operator to join their shipping team and take responsibility for managing international shipments from start to finish.

This role suits someone who enjoys owning shipments, working closely with clients, and operating in a professional, specialist environment rather than high-volume freight forwarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end export and import shipments, including specialist and exhibition movements
• Preparing and overseeing export and import documentation across air, sea and road freight
• Ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations and internal procedures
• Liaising with clients, overseas agents, and internal transport, packing and storage teams
• Coordinating collections, deliveries and packing arrangements
• Preparing quotations and ensuring shipments are invoiced accurately and on time
• Keeping clients informed at every stage of the shipment process
• Maintaining accurate internal shipping and import records
• Supporting operational meetings and continuous improvement initiatives
• Handling high-value and sensitive cargo with discretion and professionalism

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in international shipping / import & export operations
• Strong working knowledge of customs procedures and HMRC compliance
• Experience across airfreight, sea freight and road transport
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy

  Candidates from freight forwarding, customs brokerage, specialist logistics or high-value cargo environments are encouraged to apply.

  What s on Offer

  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Stable, specialist working environment
  • Exposure to complex and interesting international shipments
  • One day per week working from home after probation
  • Long-term career opportunity within a respected business