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Gateway Coordinator - London | Join a global logistics business and build your career in fast-paced international freight.

We're looking for a motivated Gateway Coordinator to join a leading global logistics organisation in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in freight forwarding, airline transport or logistics who enjoys a fast-paced environment and wants to develop their career within an international business.

Why apply for this Gateway Coordinator role?

You'll have the opportunity to develop your logistics career while working closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams:

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Full-time position with shift patterns as per contract
Progression and development opportunities
Full training and support to help you build your expertise
Opportunity to work within international freight forwarding
Exposure to airline transport, customs and gateway operations
Work within a globally recognised logistics organisation
A varied role where no two days are the same

Key Responsibilities:

As a Gateway Coordinator, you'll help manage the smooth and efficient movement of consignments through the gateway, ensuring customer requirements, operational deadlines and regulatory standards are consistently met.

Coordinate vehicles collecting and delivering consignments from airlines
Manage the flow of consignments arriving and departing the gateway
Ensure shipments are processed accurately, safely and securely
Complete customs reporting and required operational documentation
Raise records within the ETSF and discharge T1s from overnight deliveries
Maintain accurate data within internal operating systems
Ensure daily schedules and operational deadlines are achieved
Monitor invoicing, job costing, CIA, netting and milestones
Resolve queries from customers and suppliers professionally
Maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers
Follow strict SOPs, KPIs and regulatory requirements
Support cost control and internal and external rate reviews
Ensure best-practice processes are followed across the department
Use Microsoft Office and internal systems as required

What we're looking for:

You'll be organised, commercially aware and confident working in a time-sensitive environment where accuracy and customer service are essential.

Previous experience within freight forwarding, logistics or a similar service environment
Knowledge of import/export procedures
Experience within gateway, consolidation or airline operations would be advantageous
Understanding of DfT/CAA, HMRC and IATA regulations
Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organised with a systematic and methodical approach
Able to manage your own workload and meet strict deadlines
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Self-motivated, professional and enthusiastic
A genuine desire to learn, develop and progress within the freight industry
Strong team player who can build positive relationships with customers and colleaguesIf you're looking for a Gateway Coordinator opportunity in London where you can develop your freight forwarding knowledge, gain valuable international logistics experience and build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your logistics career.

Job Number │ 48970 / INDINDUSTRIALWC
Location │ London
Role │ Gateway Coordinator

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