98 Import jobs in the United Kingdom

P osition: Air Import Coordinator
Location: Hayes
Hours: M-F 09:00-17:30
Salary: Up to 32,000 DEO

We are recruiting for an Air Freight Import Operator for our client based in Hayes. The ideal candidate will be fully conversant in all aspects of Air Import operations and have a strong customs background, ensuring smooth and efficient transportation of goods from origin to destination. You will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to offer top class customer satisfaction. This role is about 80% customs, so the ideal candidate will have to be comfortable with a high volume of clearances.

Your key responsibilities as an Air Freight Import Operator:

• Coordinate and manage the shipment of goods via air freight
• Booking with Origin/Destination
• Customs clearance formalities - essential
• Job invoicing and costing
• Prepare, track, and manage all documentation related to freight shipments, air waybills, customs declarations and invoices
• Prepare and submit customs clearances
• Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations.

Requirements :

• A minimum of 2 years experience with a UK freight forwarder in air freight
• Customs experience - ESSENTIAL!
• The ability to problem solve and work effectively in a fast-paced environment and working to tight deadlines
• Crosstrade knowledge desirable

Benefits:

• 20 days Holiday (plus Bank holidays) rising to 25 days with service
• Progression routes
• Length of service rewards
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Enhances occupational maternity pay
• Life assurance
• Retails discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Health cash plans

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a globally recognized logistics company with opportunities for career growth and development.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

#air freight #freight operations #imports #air freight import operator #customs #Air Import Coordinator

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

P osition: Air Import Coordinator
Location: Hayes
Hours: M-F 09:00-17:30
Salary: Up to 32,000 DEO

We are recruiting for an Air Freight Import Operator for our client based in Hayes. The ideal candidate will be fully conversant in all aspects of Air Import operations and have a strong customs background, ensuring smooth and efficient transportation of goods from origin to destination. You will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to offer top class customer satisfaction. This role is about 80% customs, so the ideal candidate will have to be comfortable with a high volume of clearances.

Your key responsibilities as an Air Freight Import Operator:

• Coordinate and manage the shipment of goods via air freight
• Booking with Origin/Destination
• Customs clearance formalities - essential
• Job invoicing and costing
• Prepare, track, and manage all documentation related to freight shipments, air waybills, customs declarations and invoices
• Prepare and submit customs clearances
• Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations.

Requirements :

• A minimum of 2 years experience with a UK freight forwarder in air freight
• Customs experience - ESSENTIAL!
• The ability to problem solve and work effectively in a fast-paced environment and working to tight deadlines
• Crosstrade knowledge desirable

Benefits:

• 20 days Holiday (plus Bank holidays) rising to 25 days with service
• Progression routes
• Length of service rewards
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Enhances occupational maternity pay
• Life assurance
• Retails discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Health cash plans

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a globally recognized logistics company with opportunities for career growth and development.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

#air freight #freight operations #imports #air freight import operator #customs #Air Import Coordinator

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Brand new position* Air Import Coordinator required to join this niche, interesting forwarder

Ideal candidate will have worked in a similar role within Imports, along with excellent Customer Service/telephone skills (essential)

Daily duties to include:

Processing Import arrivals from Pre-alert, contacting customers and following Import instruction on type of Customs clearance required (IE BOND/TA/HU .

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 Company Description

Our client is a UK-based freight forwarding company offering cargo transportation services from the UK and Europe to the Baltic States and the EU. With a strategic network of reliable partners, they extend their services to cover Eastern Europe and a significant part of Asia, ensuring high-quality service at competitive rates. Their strategic depot locations, variety of transportation modes, and dedication to customer service allow them to provide tailored door-to-door freight solutions to meet all your requirements.

 Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Import Clerk, based in Grays. The Import Clerk will handle day-to-day tasks such as customs brokerage, import/export documentation management, and communication with international trade partners. They will ensure that all import processes comply with relevant regulations and that goods are transported efficiently and cost-effectively.

 Qualifications

• Proficiency in Customs Brokerage and Import Export processes
• Strong Communication skills and experience in International Trade
• Experience in Import documentation and regulatory compliance
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in an office environment
• Prior experience in logistics or freight forwarding is a plus
• Relevant certification or degree in International Trade, Logistics, or a related field

You the Import Merchandiser will follow the Critical Path of production from start to finish with far east suppliers, working closing with the designers checking and raising purchase orders and checking gold seals for quality, colour etc.

Client Details

A business in the Harrogate area. They are known for their design lead products sold in to leading Ecommerce & High Street retailers. They are seeking another Import Merchandiser to join their Merchandising team.

Description

• Colour management including checking fabric qualities, prints, lace construction and approving colours.
• Critical Path dates are met.
• Negotiating pricing and handover dates with both the client and the factory
• Holding both handover and critical path meetings with Designers and Garment Technologists.
• Checking and Raising all orders / invoices.
• Track the production progress of purchase orders with the client suppliers, from receipt of the purchase order to delivery into our warehouse.
• Approving all garment compositions per order.
• Creating all packaging specifications.
• Checking all gold seals for quality, colour and packaging.
• Manage the delivery schedule - communicate production updates and ex-factory delivery dates to the business

Profile

• Proven previous experience working as a Buying Admin Assistant, Assistant Buyer, Import Merchandiser or similar
• A problem solver with an eye for detail and accuracy.
• A dynamic self-starter with a positive, enthusiastic can-do attitude.
• Keen progesser and willing to learn and adapt to a growing business.
• Excellent analytic skills and ability to investigate anomalies.
• Customer focused with excellent communication skills.
• The ability to multitask.
• Previous experience of managing tasks, including follow up, reporting, working with other departments and delegating

Job Offer

Hybrid Working -Office 3 days, Home 2 days

Flexible Hours

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Free Parking

Progression Opportunities

Do you have a background in merchandising, import or supply chain co-ordination?

If you’re data driven with a stock focus, or if you’re used to working with high volume SKU’s then we could have the perfect opportunity for you.

If you’re looking to join a business with a great culture, one that values you, your experience and your ideas then we’ve partnered with an impressive home textiles manufacturer, based in Derbyshire. They’ve doubled in size in recent years and have excellent plans for the future; now is the time to join them.

They’re looking for an Import Merchandiser to join their fantastic team. Supporting them in managing stock pipelines, supplier relationships and order books, you’ll be a vital link between the business, its suppliers and its customers – making sure the products arrive on time, in full and to the highest quality standards.

What you’ll get

• Salary £28-£32k (DOE)
li>Pension scheme
• Flexible working and hybrid options
• 25 days holiday plus stats
• Your birthday off
• Life assurance
• Lots of other things such as paid volunteer days, fun social & charity events, free fresh fruit, modern working offices
• The chance to work with major UK retailers and international suppliers

About you

• You’ll have previous experience in a similar role
< i>Able to commute to Glossop
• You’ll be organised, a strong relationship builder, have a keen eye for detail and data and have an analytical mindset
< i>You’ll be proficient with MS Office especially Excel

About the role

< i>You’ll manage the order books, purchase orders and stock pipelines < i>Review service levels and track key performance metrics
• Create and upload container and loading plans
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure timely deliveries
• Participate in critical path management for key accounts
• Work with internal teams to keep stock budgets and timelines on track

About the company

li>A business that’s doubled in recent years < i>Supplier to the UK’s largest home textiles retailer < i>Supportive, close-knit team with a collaborative approach
• Clear scope for personal and professional development

(Import Operator) - Position Overview

Our client is a well-established UK logistics company, specialising in the fast and efficient movement of international freight via sea, air and road. They are now looking for an Import Operator to join their friendly and dynamic team, playing a key role in the smooth handling of incoming shipments and ensuring all import processes run efficiently and accurately.

As an Import Operator, your responsibilities will include managing the import workflow, liaising with airlines, shipping agents, and customs authorities, ensuring timely and accurate documentation, and coordinating with internal teams to maintain seamless operations. This role is central to ensuring that goods move safely, compliantly, and efficiently through the supply chain.

(Import Operator) - Position Requirements

• Knowledge of import procedures, customs clearance, and freight forwarding
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to anticipate and resolve potential operational challenges
• Basic geographical knowledge and awareness of import routes

(Import Operator) - Position Remuneration

• Monday to Friday - 08:45 - 17:15
• 30,000 - 33,000
• Annual leave of 20 days plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to become an integral part of the team and help expand and grow the company to the next heights!

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.

WearecurrentlyrecruitforanImportClerk forourClientbasedinWythenshawe,M23.

AbouttheRole:

AfantasticopportunityhasarisenforanImportClerk tojoinawell-establishedcompanywithinthefreightforwarding industry,specialisinginpetshipping.Thisisa12-monthfixed-termcontract wherethesuccessfulcandidatewillberesponsibleformanagingAirImports fromstarttofinish.

Theidealcandidatewillhaveexperienceinairfreightoperations,strongorganisationalskills,andagenuinepassionforanimals.Theroleinvolvesliaisingwithcustomers,handlingdocumentation,managingcustomsclearances,andensuringthatallshipmentsareprocessedefficiently.

KeyResponsibilities:

• ManagingAirImports:Overseethefullprocessofinboundaircargoshipments,ensuringeverythingiscompletedaccuratelyandontime.
• Customer&SupplierInteraction:Actasapointofcontactforbothcustomersandsuppliers,providingupdatesandresolvinganyoperationalqueries.
• CustomsEntries:Completeandmanageallnecessarycustomsdocumentation,ensuringcompliancewithcurrentregulations.
• Invoicing&Costing:Responsibleforgeneratingquotes,managingthecostingprocess,andensuringinvoicesareaccuratelyprocessed.
• DeliveryCoordination:Organiseandcoordinatethetimelydeliveryofgoodstocustomers.
• HandlingOperationalQueries:Addressanyqueriesrelatedtoaccounts,operations,orlogisticsefficientlyandprofessionally.

SkillsandExperience:

• AirImportExperience:Aminimumof1yearexperienceinhandlingAirImportsorAirFreightoperationsisrequired.
• CustomerServiceSkills:Strongcommunicationabilities,bothviaphoneandemail,withafocusonprovidingexcellentcustomerservice.
• TechnicalSkills:ProficientinMicrosoftOffice(Word,Excel,Outlook);knowledgeoffreightforwardingsoftwaresuchasASM,Sequoia,orBoxTopisbeneficial,thoughtrainingwillbeprovided.
• OrganisationalAbility:Excellentorganisationalskills,withtheabilitytomanagemultipletasksandprioritieseffectively.
• DrivingLicence:Avaliddrivinglicenceandaccesstoacarisarequirementforthisrole.
• AnimalWelfare:Agenuineinterestinanimalsandexperienceinpetshippingishighlydesirable.

AdditionalInformation:

• Salary:25,000-30,000peryear,dependingonexperience.
• Benefits:Companypension,freeon-siteparking.
• DBSCheck:AsperDFT&CAAregulations,thesuccessfulcandidatewillneedtoundergoa5-yearenhancedDBScheck .

Thisisanexcitingopportunityforanyonewiththerightexperienceinairimportsandapassionforanimals.Ifyoumeettherequirementsandarelookingforanewchallenge,pleaseapplynowwithanuptodateCVforconsideration.

ImportClerk-(AirFreight)

Location :Wythenshawe

Salary :25,000-30,000peryear

JobType :Full-time,Fixed-TermContract(12months)

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We're actively recruiting for an experienced Import Clerk / Import Administrator to join our clients busy team based in Telford on a permanent basis.

Our client is a well established importer and distributor, supplying quality products throughout the UK.

Responsibilities include:

• Setting up and maintaining the database of import suppliers and products
• Raising & sending purchase orders to suppliers
• Checking and processing Proforms invoices for payment
• Liaising with freight forwarders to ensure orders are shipped on time
• Checking and processing invoices/credits from freight forwarders
• Updating of Container Status Report, ensuring colleagues are informed
• Checking container QC check reports
• Assist with compliance related issues, i.e. Fire Safety, UK FLEGT Regulations, CE and Waste regulations

Skills & experience required:

• A minimum of 3 years experience working within an import/export environment
• Excellent communication ability & attention to detail
• A calm and confident outlook

Working hours (39 per week):

• Monday to Thursday 08:30-17:00
• Friday 08:30-16:00

Interviews are to be held as soon as possible so please apply now.