Freight Forwarding Executive - Nights

COMPANY GBA Logistics - Global Solutions

JOB TITLE Global Logistics Executive

SHIFTS 4 on 4 off / 19:00 - 07:00

SALARY £42,000 - £48,000

BASE Heathrow

GBA Global Solutions provides 24/7/365 UK national and global coverage from two main control centres and two hubs, focussed on domestic and European aerospace & airside logistics services (branded as 'GBA Skyway'), and global forwarding.

GBA Global Solutions is part of the GBA Logistics group, which has been delivering logistics solutions since 1987 and are a leading family-owned logistics company, operating in the top 50 Logistics Companies in the UK with annual turnover in excess of £100m.

Key Responsibilities

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• Daily operations across Road, Air, and Sea freight modes during the night shift, include making bookings, issuing and completing awbs, submitting customs declarations, issuing transit documents.
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• Ensure all shipments, including AOG and critical aircraft parts, are delivered on time and in compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
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• Ensure adherence to SOPs in the production of Customs and Shipping documentation.
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• Review and verify Import and Export documentation and customs submissions.
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• Provide timely and accurate updates to customers regarding shipment statuses.
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• Source freight rates and routing options from suppliers and prepare customer quotations.
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• Ensure accurate job costing and that supplier details are correctly recorded in internal systems.
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• Manage and prioritize workload
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• Manage group mailboxes and respond in a timely manner.
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About you

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• Has proven experience in a time-critical logistics or aviation environment
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• Calm Under Pressure - Able to remain composed and decisive when managing AOG and time-critical shipments during high-pressure situations.
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• Has a proactive, hands-on approach and thrives under pressure
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• Is IT proficient, including Microsoft Office and operational systems including ASM / Boxtop / CDS
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• Highly Organised - Capable of prioritising multiple urgent bookings, haulage arrangements, and mailbox queries simultaneously without compromising accuracy.
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• Proactive & Solution-Oriented - Anticipates potential operational issues and takes ownership to resolve them quickly and efficiently.
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• Strong Communicator - Confident liaising with airlines, hauliers, overseas agents, warehouse teams and internal stakeholders, particularly during out-of-hours operations.
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• Decisive Leader - Comfortable taking responsibility and making operational decisions independently on night shifts.
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• Detail-Focused - Maintains accuracy in bookings, customs entries (CDS), documentation, and system updates (Boxtop/ASM).
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• Resilient & Adaptable - Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment where priorities can shift rapidly.
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• Team-Oriented - Supports colleagues and fosters a collaborative, accountable night-shift culture.
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• Full, UK Driving License with less than 6 points.
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• 5 Year checkable employment history (no gaps in employment above 28 consecutive days)
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• Right to work in UK & no disqualifying convictions for working airside
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What we can offer

· Long term career with a stable market leader

· Holiday loyalty scheme

· Company Health Care Scheme

· Learning and Development opportunities