Import/Export Administrator
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.98 to £14.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 January 2026 |
| Location: | Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN8 5JS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HR GO Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | PG-IMP_1767886324 |
Summary
Import/Export Administrator
We are recruiting an experienced Import/Export Administrator to join a busy operations team. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on import/export experience who is confident using Excel and Sage and who preferably has exposure to the food industry and an understanding of HACCP requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate import and export shipments from booking through to delivery, working with carriers, freight forwarders and customs brokers
- Prepare and check shipping documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin and other regulatory paperwork
- Ensure compliance with customs and regulatory requirements, apply correct commodity codes, Incoterms and duty classifications
- Maintain accurate records of shipments, costs and stock movements using Excel and Sage; generate reports and assist with invoicing and reconciliations
- Liaise with internal teams (warehouse, procurement, sales) to resolve shipment issues and manage timelines
- Monitor shipment status, track delays and proactively communicate updates to stakeholders
- Support food-safety related documentation and controls where applicable, ensuring compliance with HACCP and other relevant standards
- Identify process improvements to streamline import/export administration
Skills and experience required
- Proven import/export administration experience, ideally within a fast-moving environment
- Good Excel skills
- Experience using Sage for purchase/sales ledger and stock control
- Good working knowledge of shipping documentation and customs procedures
- Preferable: experience in the food industry and familiarity with HACCP principles and related documentation
- Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders
- Proactive problem solver with a customer-focused approach
Interested?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to start, click to apply today and a member of our team will be in touch!