Import Export Administrator

Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Pay Rate: £13.24 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

Start Time: Fixed start between 07:00 - 09:00 (8-hour shift)

Working Pattern: Office-based during training, then hybrid (2 days WFH after estimated 13 weeks training)

Type: Full-time, Ongoing Opportunity

Our client is seeking one or two Control Tower Operators/Administrators to support operations on a major logistics account. This is a key administrative and coordination role within a fast‑paced supply chain environment, ideal for candidates with strong Excel and logistics knowledge. During the training and probation period, the role will be fully office‑based. Upon successful completion, hybrid working will be offered (2 days working from home per week).

• Monitoring and coordinating logistics movements across the network
• Managing shipment documentation and data accuracy
• Supporting international freight and supply chain operations
• Maintaining and updating operational systems and trackers
• Working with transport, freight, and customer teams
• Ensuring documentation compliance and reporting accuracy

Excel (Required may be tested)

• Formatting (dates, numbers, accounting, general)
• Converting text to numbers
• Auto Sum
• Basic searches (CTRL+F)
• VLOOKUP
• Sorting and filtering
• Basic Pivot Tables

• Commercial Invoice & Packing List (CIPL)
• Gross vs Net Weight
• HS Code (Harmonised Code)
• COO (Country of Origin)
• INCOTERMS
• Purchase Orders

• AWB Airway Bill
• MBL Master Bill of Lading (Sea Freight)
• Consignee / Notify Party
• General freight & shipment documentation understanding

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Comfortable working with systems, data, and documentation
• Logistics, freight, or supply chain experience preferred
• Strong Excel capability (essential)

• £13.24 per hour
• Full-time hours (40 per week)
• Flexible start between 07:00 - 09:00
• Hybrid working after probation (2 days from home)
• Long-term opportunity with a global logistics operation

If you have strong Excel skills and logistics knowledge and are looking for a stable, long-term role in a professional environment, we want to hear from you.