Night Air / Road 4 on 4 off Customs Clerk
28 days ago
Hillingdon
Freightserve recruitment are looking for Air and Roafreight Customs Clerks to work a 4 nights on 4 nights off for a major Freight Forwarder based in the Heathrow area. Job Description:- • Monitor and manage air & road freight transport for inbound and outbound shipments, • Liaise with haulage companies and freight forwarders to negotiate rates and delivery schedules, • Monitor shipments and proactively resolve delivery delays or transport issues, • Ensure all transport documentation is accurate and compliant (CMRs, delivery notes, consignment notes, import/ export documents), • Track transport costs and support cost control initiatives, • Provide transport partners with precise collection and delivery instructions., • Monitor incoming emails to identify, flag, and escalate potential operational issues., • Monitor and report on KPI performance to ensure operational targets are met., • Provide Customs clearances for air and road., • Be willing to participate in an on call weekend rota to support operational continuity., • Carry out general ad hoc duties to support the wider Operations team. Coordination & Communication • Act as a key point of contact between suppliers, transport providers, warehouses, and internal teams, • Provide regular shipment and order status updates to stakeholders, • Escalate risks to service levels or supply continuity when necessary, • Ensure compliance with company policies, transport regulations, and health & safety standards, • Maintain accurate records and documentation and upload and file in the platform., • Identify opportunities to improve logistics efficiency and purchasing processes Skills and Competencies • Strong understanding of air & road freight operations and logistics processes including customs clearance., • Excellent organisational and time-management skills, • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, • Effective communication and negotiation skills, • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Knowledge & Experience • Previous experience in logistics, transport coordination, or supply chain operations, • Experience managing purchase orders and supplier communication, • Familiarity with UK and EMAT road transport regulations and customs (desirable) Working hours are 4 nights on 4 nights off 7pm - 7am As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry