Imports or Exports
14 days ago
Shepperton
Import / Export Specialist £35,000 - £40,000 per annum Location: Shepperton (TW17) and Office-based (with occasional WFH flexibility)Hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:30 About the Role We are seeking an experienced Import/Export Specialist to join my clients' growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone confident in managing shipments from end to end, with solid knowledge of UK customs processes and a proactive, detail-focused approach. You'll be responsible for coordinating international shipments, ensuring full compliance with customs regulations, and delivering excellent service to customers and partners. If you thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment and enjoy taking ownership of your workload, I'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities • Manage import and export shipments from start to finish, ensuring timely and accurate completion, • Liaise daily with carriers, customs authorities, suppliers, and clients, • Prepare and review all relevant shipping and customs documentation, • Ensure compliance with CDS and associated HMRC processes, • Coordinate with internal departments to guarantee smooth goods flow, • Monitor and track shipments, resolving any issues proactively, • Maintain accurate records within the company's systems, • Minimum 2 years' experience in an import/export or freight forwarding role, • Strong understanding of UK customs procedures, particularly CDS, • Proven ability to manage shipments independently from booking through to final delivery, • Multi-modal freight handling (air, ocean, road), • Working knowledge of CargoWise, • 21 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing annually to 25 days, • Additional holiday increases of 1 extra day every 3 years, up to 28 days total, • Supportive, friendly working environment, • Opportunity to grow within a well-established logistics team, • Occasional work-from-home days, approved where needed