Transport & Logistics Recruitment

Customs Clerk - Imports & Exports Knowsley, Liverpool £27,000 - £29,000 Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm 12 Month Fixed Term Contract A thrilling opportunity for a new position has emerged with a prominent forwarder, seeking a seasoned Customs Broker. This role is focused on managing customs data entry to guarantee that all clearance procedures are executed compliantly and efficiently. We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in customs, encompassing either import or export operations, ideally with experience in alcohol clearances. The Candidate; - Previous experience processing import and export customs declarations is essential. - Experience using Descartes customs software would be a significant advantage. - Previous experience completing alcohol customs entries and handling excise goods would be highly desirable. - Good understanding of UK customs procedures, regulations and compliance requirements. - Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. - Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines. - Confident communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. - Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines - Competent decision making - Must have a flexible approach Duties and Responsibilities; - Prepare, process and submit import and export customs declarations accurately and efficiently. - Ensure all customs documentation is completed in line with HMRC regulations and requirements. - Manage customs entries using relevant clearance software, ideally Descartes. - Process customs entries for alcohol and other excise goods where required. - Liaise with customers, freight forwarders, shipping lines and relevant authorities to resolve customs queries. - Ensure correct commodity codes, customs procedures and documentation are applied. - Maintain accurate records of customs entries and supporting documentation. - Monitor shipments and resolve any customs-related delays or discrepancies. - Support the wider team with day-to-day customs clearance operations. If you have Customs experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG

HGV Class 1 Drivers - Royal Mail Contract 📍Skelmersdale 📅 Week commencing 9th November 2026 Temp Opportunity 💷 £200 Days | £210 Nights | £215 Saturday | £220 Sunday 🚛 24-Hour Operation | Multiple Drivers Required The Job Aspion are currently recruiting for HGV Class 1 Drivers to work on a Royal Mail contract with Kamac, starting week commencing 9th November. This is a 24-hour operation with a number of regular and flexible shift opportunities available across the North West. The main role will involve traction and shunting work, moving trailers and cages around Royal Mail sites. This is not traditional handballing, with drivers primarily responsible for moving vehicles and cages rather than loading and unloading by hand. Drivers will also be required to use the relevant apps for compliance checks and work-related processes. What We Need Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence. Valid Driver CPC. Valid Digital Tachograph Card. Previous Class 1 experience. Comfortable with traction and shunting work. Able to work across different shift patterns. Reliable and flexible approach to work. Comfortable using apps for compliance checks and work-related requirements. What You'll Be Doing Completing traction and shunting work for the Royal Mail contract. Moving trailers and cages around designated sites. Carrying out required vehicle and compliance checks through the relevant apps. Following site procedures and transport regulations. Completing vehicle and safety checks. Working as part of a 24-hour operation. Maintaining a professional approach when working on Royal Mail sites. Pay & Shifts £200 - Day shifts £210 - Night shifts £215 - Saturday £220 - Sunday The operation runs 24 hours a day, so a range of start times will be available. Drivers who are available for less conventional start times, such as 2:00am starts, may have the opportunity to secure a regular recurring shift pattern. Spare Driver Shifts There are also opportunities for spare driver shifts. These will be specifically booked and paid as 4 or 5-hour spare shifts, with a payment of £100. Where a driver is booked for a standard 12-hour shift, they will be paid for the full 12 hours even if they are not required to work for the entire shift, subject to the agreed booking arrangement. Shifts can sometimes flex depending on operational requirements, so flexibility is important. Important Information The majority of the work will be on the Royal Mail contract, however, drivers must be aware that there is also a possibility of being required to complete general haulage work when operationally necessary. This is an important part of the role and will be explained clearly during the recruitment process. By accepting the position, drivers must be comfortable with the possibility of being allocated general haulage work as well as the Royal Mail contract. Apply Today If you're an experienced Class 1 driver looking for well-paid ongoing work with a major Royal Mail contract, get in touch with the Aspion Drivers Team. With day, night, weekend and spare-driver opportunities available, we're looking for multiple drivers to join the operation from week commencing 9th November. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line. ASPLOG

Port Terminal Manager Maritime, Logistics & Shipping Sector Barrow Upon Humber, Humberside £55,000 - £60,000 + £4,500 Car Allowance An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Port Terminal Manager to lead operations at a major bulk terminal within the Humber region. Reporting to the Deputy Port Director, this role is responsible for the overall leadership, operational delivery, and commercial performance of the terminal. The successful candidate will take full accountability for the business unit's financial performance, including revenue delivery, P&L ownership, cost control, and budget management. This is a senior leadership role requiring a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on operational management to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable terminal operations. Key Benefits; - Salary £55,000 - £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience) - £4,500 Car Allowance - 10% discretionary bonus - Weekend overtime - 27 days holiday plus bank holidays (plus option to buy/sell) - 10% employer pension contribution - Healthcare cash plan - Critical illness cover - Employee assistance programme for wellbeing support - Salary sacrifice car scheme - Cycle2Work scheme - Life assurance - Travel insurance included The Candidate; - Previous management experience within a port, marine, shipping operation - Strong experience within ports, terminals, or bulk handling operations - Proven leadership experience in an operational management role - Strong commercial and financial acumen, including P&L responsibility - Experience managing performance, budgets, and operational targets - Excellent stakeholder management skills across internal and external partners - IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) - Engineering or asset management knowledge within industrial environments - Experience working with maintenance or capital projects teams - Knowledge of port safety regulations and frameworks - Experience with SAP systems Duties and Responsibilities; - Lead safe, efficient day-to-day terminal operations and drive high performance across the site - Deliver business strategy, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement - Take full ownership of P&L, delivering revenue, EBITDA, and cost control targets - Monitor KPIs and implement improvements to enhance productivity and service delivery - Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, and partners - Act as the senior operational contact for customers, ensuring consistent service delivery - Promote a strong safety-first culture and ensure full regulatory compliance - Lead, coach, and develop operational teams, fostering a high-performance environment - Ensure effective planning and use of labour, plant, and resources - Work closely with engineering teams to maintain asset reliability and performance - Support delivery of capital projects and provide operational input into investments - Drive employee engagement, succession planning, and continuous development If you have Port Management experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG

Transport Planner Temporary On going Huddersfield £30,000 - £31,000 Various Shifts - Days I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a leading Fuel distributor who specialise within commercial petrochemical distribution. Shifts: Covering early (6am-3pm), mid (7am-4pm), and late (9am-6pm) shifts, including weekend rotation (6am-6pm) The Candidate; - Previous experience within a Transport operation within a planner position is highly desirable - ADR / Tanker route planning experience is highly desirable - Previous experience within a fast paced transport position - A good understanding of Drivers hours regulations - Ability to work a rotational shift pattern (earlies, lates, and weekends). - Experience of using system based planning tools - A strong knowledge of tachograph regulations - Strong administrative skills - Strong customer service and communication skills - Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines - Competent decision making - Good geographical knowledge Duties and Responsibilities; - Efficiently plan and optimise fuel deliveries using a computerised system. - Ensure all customer requirements are met safely and cost-effectively. - React swiftly to operational challenges and prioritise tasks effectively. - Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-moving environment. - Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. - Using geographical knowledge to maximise the fleet ability to work - Ensuring drivers are up to date with any road problems and challenging drivers when needed to ensure Deliveries are on time If you have Transport Planning experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG

Groupage Transport Planner Liverpool City Centre £30,000 - £34,000 Monday - Friday, Days I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Groupage Transport Planner to join a large organisation who specialise within general haulage loads throughout the UK They are seeking a Transport Planner to support the current transport operation in supporting the logistics function and pivotal in offering the customer a positive end to end solution for transport requirements. The Candidate; - A minimum of 2 years' transport planning or logistics experience. - Previous experience within groupage, general haulage or multi-drop distribution. - Experience planning part loads and grouping deliveries geographically. - A strong understanding of vehicle utilisation and route optimisation. - Good geographical knowledge of the UK. - Experience working with transport KPIs including OTIF and delivery performance. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. - The ability to make decisions within a fast-paced transport environment. - Strong customer service and communication skills. - Experience using Transport Management Systems. - Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills. - A basic understanding of HGV weights, dimensions and transport terminology. - A proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of a planning team. Duties and Responsibilities; - lan and coordinate national store delivery routes across a large retail network. - Manage approximately 15-20 vehicles as part of a wider fleet operation. - Group part-load and groupage deliveries together geographically to maximise vehicle utilisation. - Maximise trailer space, drops per vehicle and overall transport efficiency. - Plan deliveries around customer volumes, store requirements and agreed delivery windows. - Monitor vehicle movements from collection through to final delivery. - Ensure deliveries are completed in line with agreed OTIF and service-level KPIs. - Proactively manage delays, shortages, delivery failures and other operational issues. - Maintain accurate information within the Transport Management System. - Work closely with drivers, transport colleagues, warehouse teams and customer contacts. - Analyse transport performance and identify opportunities to improve routes, utilisation and operating costs. - Communicate any service issues or non-conformances to customers in a timely manner. - Ensure transport plans remain legally compliant with drivers' hours, Working Time Directive and operational requirements. - Support daily, weekly and monthly transport performance reporting. - Build strong relationships with customer stakeholders and internal operational teams. - Continuously challenge existing processes and identify opportunities to improve service and efficiency. If you have Transport Planner experience within the General Haulage sector and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG

Transport Planner Liverpool City Centre £30,000 - £35,000 Monday - Friday, Days I'm currently recruiting for an experienced General Haulage Transport Planner to join a large organisation who specialise within general haulage loads throughout the UK They are seeking a Transport Planner to support the current transport operation in supporting the logistics function and pivotal in offering the customer a positive end to end solution for transport requirements. The Candidate; - Transport Planning experience is essential - Previous experience within the General Haulage Transport industry is highly desirable - Previous experience of generating return loads - Ability to work as part of a team and have strong communication skills. - Previous experience of working to targets in a fast paced environment. - Must be proactive, highly driven and have the ability to work under their own initiative. - Must have good time keeping and organisational skills. - Experience of Tops Management system preferred but not essential. - Have a basic understanding of Large Goods Vehicles (weights, dimensions and terminology) - A good geographic knowledge - An excellent team player, able to work on own initiative and make decisions - An effective communicator - A positive attitude towards customer service and continuous improvement - Ability to question, challenge and improve upon existing processes Duties and Responsibilities; - To Plan allocated resource pool legally, compliantly and efficiently ensuring all EU and WTD legislation is achieved. - Achieve Weekly Vehicle targets and minimise cost against KPI's - Work closely with colleagues within the planning team to ensure fleet utilisation is optimal. - Monitor and manage vehicle movements from point of origin to destination. - Maintain the information entered into TMS / TOPS to the required standard to keep data recording as live as possible. - Report all non conformances to customers in a timely manner. - Liaise with customers to agree additional charges accordingly - tolls, demurrage, wasted journey's etc. - Comply with the Company's trading standards and conditions, including agreed accounting and credit control processes. - Ensure all jobs are completed in full and charged completed in order for accounts to process invoices. - Plan other resource when required for holiday cover etc. - Take appropriate action on any Health & Safety issues reported with due regard to the urgency and risk presented ensuring compliance with the Company's Health & Safety policy. - Maintain daily contact with depots and Operations Departments to communicate as required, - Other duties as may reasonably be required of you by the management of the Company. If you have Transport Planner experience within the General Haulage sector and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOG

Ships Agent / Logistics Coordinator Maritime, Logistics & Shipping Sector Ellesmere Port £28,000 - £30,000 (flexible depending on experience) + Bonus Monday - Friday, Days An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ships Agent / Logistics Coordinator to join a busy and established maritime operation based in the Humber region. This is a varied, operational role where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will play a key part in coordinating vessel port calls from initial planning through to departure, working closely with vessel Masters, ship owners, charterers, port authorities, suppliers and internal operational teams. The position would suit someone with previous experience within Ships Agency, port operations, marine operations or logistics coordination who is looking to further develop their career within the maritime and shipping sector. Key Benefits; - Salary £28,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience) - 1-in-4 weekend on call rota with a £75 allowance per shift (£150 for a full weekend) - work remote - £75 allowance per Bank Holiday plus a day off in lieu - 27 days holiday plus bank holidays - 10% employer pension contribution - Healthcare cash plan - Critical illness cover - Employee assistance programme for wellbeing support - Salary sacrifice car scheme - Cycle2Work scheme - Life assurance - Travel insurance included The Candidate; - Previous experience within Ships Agency, port operations, marine operations, shipping or logistics coordination. - Experience within a ship agency environment would be highly advantageous. - A good understanding of port operations, shipping documentation and vessel movements. - Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. - The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced operational environment. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Confidence dealing with vessel Masters, customers, suppliers and external stakeholders. - A proactive and practical approach to problem solving. - The ability to remain calm when dealing with changing vessel schedules or unexpected operational issues. - Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office. - Experience with systems such as SAP Ariba or Unify would be advantageous but is not essential. - Flexibility to work outside standard hours when required. Duties and Responsibilities; - Coordinating vessel port calls from arrival through to departure. - Arranging port services including pilotage, towage, linesmen and other vessel requirements. - Liaising directly with vessel Masters, officers, crews, owners, charterers and operators. - Coordinating crew changes, transport, accommodation, stores, medical requirements, water and waste services. - Attending vessels across the Humber Port area and providing on-site operational support. - Preparing, processing and maintaining vessel and port documentation. - Collecting and presenting ship's papers and maintaining accurate operational records. - Preparing port call cost estimates and customer quotations. - Supporting invoicing and maintaining accurate financial and voyage records. - Liaising with terminals, suppliers, customers and port authorities. - Keeping customers and stakeholders updated throughout each vessel call. - Responding to operational issues and vessel requests in a calm and professional manner. - Supporting voyage-related administration, scanning, emailing and client communication. - Ensuring vessel calls are completed safely, efficiently and in line with relevant operational requirements. If you have Ships Agent experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website. ASPLOOG

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