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