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

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.