Job Description

About the Role

This position plays a key role in ensuring that all goods are exported from the UK in full compliance with HMRC and international trade regulations. You’ll manage the end-to-end shipping process—from order preparation through to dispatch—while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting operational efficiency across the business.

Working within a structured and compliant environment, you’ll handle both domestic and international shipments, including customer deliveries, supplier returns, repairs, and specialist export-controlled items.

What You’ll Be Doing

Shipping & Export Documentation

• Prepare and process shipping documentation for UK and international deliveries
  Generate commercial invoices and export paperwork
  Create Shipper’s Letters of Instruction (SLI)
  Coordinate shipment confirmations and maintain accurate export logs
  Arrange collections with couriers and freight forwarders
  Provide shipment details including weight, dimensions, and routing

Customs & Compliance

• Ensure all exports meet HMRC regulations and international trade requirements
  Manage export licences, end-user undertakings (EUUs), and re-export procedures
  Apply correct Customs Procedure Codes (CPCs)
  Support compliance for military and controlled goods exports
  Follow aviation and security regulations where applicable

Systems & Reporting

• Accurately update internal business systems (e.g. Oracle R12)
  Maintain shipping reports, export logs, and dispatch records
  Complete specialist systems such as:
  TMS (Exostar) for Lockheed Martin shipments
  OMB processes for Boeing
  DHL “Clear It” for customs clearance

Inventory & Operational Support

• Assist with stock control and maintain inventory accuracy
  Support Goods-In, Stores, and Packing teams when required
  Investigate and resolve delivery or shipment discrepancies
  Process returns, corrections, and RTV (Return to Vendor) shipments

Quality & Documentation Control

• Ensure all documentation meets audit and quality standards
  File records both onsite and offsite (e.g. Iron Mountain storage)
  Support quality release processes (subject to training and approval)
  AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Support
  Respond quickly to urgent AOG requests
  Participate in out-of-hours rota (after training period)
  Prioritise critical shipments through daily coordination meetings

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills

• Strong understanding of shipping and export documentation
  Good IT skills and experience with computerised systems
  High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
  Ability to work in a regulated, compliance-driven environment

Desirable Experience

• Previous warehouse or packing experience
  Background in manufacturing (aerospace preferred)
  Familiarity with export systems and logistics processes
  Forklift licence (valid and current)
  Knowledge of Known Consignor requirements
  Experience using Oracle R12

Working Environment

We support flexible working wherever possible and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits Package

You’ll have access to a flexible benefits scheme that allows you to tailor rewards to suit your needs, including:

• Non-contributory pension
  Life assurance
  Income protection
  Private healthcare
  26 days annual leave (with buy/sell options)

Security & Eligibility

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.

Applicants must meet UK right-to-work requirements

Additional Information

• Contract: Fixed-term (18 months)
  Relocation support: Not provided