At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate urgent international shipments and ensure exceptional customer service.
- Company: Respected logistics provider near Heathrow Airport.
- Benefits: Long-term career progression, ongoing training, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with rotating shifts and holiday loyalty scheme.
- Why this job: Join a growing organisation and make an impact in global logistics.
- Qualifications: Experience in freight forwarding and excellent organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Freight Forwarding professional looking for your next challenge?
We're recruiting for a Global Logistics Executive to join a highly respected logistics provider based near Heathrow Airport. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation specialising in time‑critical logistics, freight forwarding and global transportation.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for coordinating urgent international shipments across air, sea and road freight, ensuring exceptional customer service while maintaining full customs and regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing import and export shipments from booking through to delivery.
- Completing customs entries and shipping documentation.
- Liaising with customers, airlines, hauliers, overseas agents and suppliers.
- Preparing quotations and obtaining freight rates.
- Providing shipment updates and resolving operational issues.
- Maintaining accurate job costing and operational records.
We're looking for someone with:
- Previous freight forwarding or logistics operations experience.
- Knowledge of air, sea and road freight.
- Customs entry and import/export documentation experience.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- The ability to work calmly in a fast‑paced, time‑critical environment.
- A full UK Driving Licence and the ability to meet airside security requirements.
What's on offer?
- Long‑term career progression.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Holiday loyalty scheme.
- Supportive team environment.
Location: Heathrow
Hours: Monday to Friday, rotating shifts of 08:00–17:00 and 10:00–19:00 OR Lates 4am to 1 AM
To apply, or for a confidential discussion:
Email: careers@redrecruit.com
Telephone: 01376 503567 | 0203 906 6020
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Logistics Specialist in Slough employer: Red Recruit Global
Join a dynamic logistics provider near Heathrow Airport, where your expertise in freight forwarding will be valued and nurtured. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer ongoing training, a supportive team environment, and long-term career progression opportunities, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful work in a fast-paced industry.
