Website:
uniserve.co.uk
Job details:
The Vacancy
Uniserve is looking for an organised and detail-focused Export Operator to join our Linehaul & Customs team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with freight forwarding, customs, or ecommerce logistics experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys coordinating international shipments from start to finish.
Working closely with customers, carriers, hauliers, and internal stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring export shipments are processed accurately, compliantly, and efficiently. You'll be responsible for handling a variety of operational and administrative tasks that support the successful movement of goods across international markets.
This role operates on a Sunday to Thursday shift pattern, with working hours from 11:30pm to 8:00am. Applicants must be comfortable working permanent night shifts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and upload shipment jobs into the internal freight and ecommerce management system.
- Prepare and issue Air Waybills (AWBs), ensuring all shipment information is accurate and compliant.
- Complete customs entries and declarations in line with HMRC and international trade requirements.
- Send pre-alerts and shipping documentation to customers, agents, and carriers.
- Liaise with hauliers regarding collections, deliveries, shipment updates, and transport-related queries.
- Prepare and manage CMRs, T1 documents, and GMRs in accordance with UK and EU regulations.
- Verify, code, and process supplier invoices, ensuring rates and job costs are accurate before submission.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation across all shipments.
- Support the wider Linehaul & Customs team with day-to-day operational and administrative requirements.
- Assist with additional tasks and projects as required.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Logistics, or a related field.
- 4-5 years experience in a Linehaul, Customs, Export Operations, or Freight Forwarding role.
- 2 -3 years experience within logistics, supply chain, freight, or ecommerce environments.
- Strong understanding of international freight forwarding processes and customs documentation.
- Knowledge of export procedures, AWBs, customs entries, CMRs, T1s, and GMRs.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- A positive, proactive, and solution-focused approach to work.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a wider team.
- Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Strong command of written and spoken English.
Why Join Us?
At Uniserve, we foster a high-performance culture built on collaboration, accountability, and excellent customer service. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a growing business, work alongside experienced logistics professionals, and develop your career within a dynamic international logistics environment.
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