Overview
Export Supervisor Jobs in Hounslow, UK at Right Now Recruitment
Overview
Right Now Group is recruiting on behalf of a leading logistics organisation based at Heathrow for an experienced Export Supervisor to join their growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a logistics professional with strong export and customs experience who is ready to step into a supervisory role. You ll oversee export operations during the evening shift, providing leadership to a team of three Logistics Clerks while ensuring the smooth running of the department after the Export Manager has finished for the day.
Responsibilities
- Lead, support, and supervise a team of three Logistics Clerks during the evening shift.
- Act as the senior point of contact within the logistics department after the Logistics Manager has left for the day.
- Review and audit completed work to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to company procedures.
- Prepare and process export documentation, including MAWBs, HAWBs, commercial invoices, customs declarations, and associated shipping documentation.
- Complete customs entries using the CDS customs entry system.
- Ensure all export shipments comply with UK customs legislation and international trade regulations.
- Liaise with freight forwarders, airlines, shipping lines, transport providers, and customs authorities to ensure efficient movement of shipments.
- Manage inbound transport operations after the Transport Supervisor has finished, resolving any issues and ensuring deliveries remain on schedule.
- Maintain accurate export records and supporting documentation.
- Investigate and resolve shipment or customs-related issues quickly and effectively.
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure seamless logistics operations.
- Drive high standards of compliance, customer service, and continuous improvement across the department.
Shift
Monday to Friday – some Sundays
Hours
17:00 to 02:00
Salary
£35,000 to £45,000
The Successful Candidate will have
- Previous experience in export logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain, or a similar logistics role.
- Strong knowledge of export documentation, customs procedures, and international shipping regulations.
- Experience using the CDS customs entry system.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience (preferred but not essential).
- Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- The ability to prioritise workloads and perform under pressure.
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to build relationships with colleagues, customers, carriers, and customs authorities.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and logistics management systems.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
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Title: Export Supervisor
Company: Right Now Recruitment
Location: Hounslow, UK
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