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 • 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. • Ensure all shipments, including AOG and critical aircraft parts, are delivered on time and in compliance with customer and regulatory requirements • Ensure adherence to SOPs in the production of Customs and Shipping documentation. • Review and verify Import and Export documentation and customs submissions. • Provide timely and accurate updates to customers regarding shipment statuses. • Source freight rates and routing options from suppliers and prepare customer quotations. • Ensure accurate job costing and that supplier details are correctly recorded in internal systems. • Manage and prioritize workload • Manage group mailboxes and respond in a timely manner. About you • Has proven experience in a time-critical logistics or aviation environment • Calm Under Pressure - Able to remain composed and decisive when managing AOG and time-critical shipments during high-pressure situations. • Has a proactive, hands-on approach and thrives under pressure • Is IT proficient, including Microsoft Office and operational systems including ASM / Boxtop / CDS • Highly Organised - Capable of prioritising multiple urgent bookings, haulage arrangements, and mailbox queries simultaneously without compromising accuracy. • Proactive & Solution-Oriented - Anticipates potential operational issues and takes ownership to resolve them quickly and efficiently. • Strong Communicator - Confident liaising with airlines, hauliers, overseas agents, warehouse teams and internal stakeholders, particularly during out-of-hours operations. • Decisive Leader - Comfortable taking responsibility and making operational decisions independently on night shifts. • Detail-Focused - Maintains accuracy in bookings, customs entries (CDS), documentation, and system updates (Boxtop/ASM). • Resilient & Adaptable - Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment where priorities can shift rapidly. • Team-Oriented - Supports colleagues and fosters a collaborative, accountable night-shift culture. • Full, UK Driving License with less than 6 points. • 5 Year checkable employment history (no gaps in employment above 28 consecutive days) • Right to work in UK & no disqualifying convictions for working airside What we can offer · Long term career with a stable market leader · Holiday loyalty scheme · Company Health Care Scheme · Learning and Development opportunities