Transport Administrator-Nights

First Call Contract Services Limited; London Borough of Hounslow; Vor Ort; GBP 19.000 - 21.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Airfreight administration

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

Transport Administrator - Heathrow

Pay Rate £14.12 rising to £15.12

Hours of Work 22:00 to 07:00 plus overtime

Shift Pattern is 5-on/2-off Days off are Saturday & Sunday

We are recruiting an Transport Administrator to join a busy operation based at a major LHR Hub in Feltham.

This is a fast-paced role supporting the movement of inbound airfreight arriving into the UK and outbound shipments leaving the UK. You will help coordinate shipments, vehicle movements, collections and deliveries, working closely with airlines, Ground Handling Agents (GHAs), hauliers, warehouse teams and customers.

What You'll Be Doing

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

What We're Looking For

• Previous administration experience, ideally within airfreight, freight forwarding, transport or logistics.
• Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate data entry skills.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work to tight deadlines.
• Confident dealing with customers, drivers and operational partners.
• A proactive approach to resolving problems and delays.

Experience with airfreight documentation, MAWBs/HAWBs, customs processes or freight systems would be an advantage.

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to work within a busy Heathrow airfreight environment where no two days are the same. You'll be part of a team responsible for keeping international freight moving efficiently into and out of the UK.