ASL Personnel Ltd

New role available with a well established specialist Time Critical Multi Modal Forwarder.

Role will involve leading and managing day-to-day activity within a busy, fast-paced time-critical freight forwarding environment. The ideal candidate must be a hands-on operator with strong operational knowledge, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to deliver excellence under pressure. This position requires a confident decision-maker with extensive experience managing time-sensitive shipments, coordinating complex logistics movements, and motivating a high-performing operations team.

Key Responsibilities
Operations Management
•	Oversee and coordinate all aspects of the company’s time-critical freight operations, ensuring on-time performance and service excellence.
•	Manage and supervise the daily activities of the operations team, ensuring compliance with company standards, customer SLAs, and industry regulations.
•	Act as an escalation point for complex or high-priority shipments, ensuring swift and effective resolution.
•	Maintain close control of key shipments, from booking through to delivery, including continuous customer communication and issue resolution.
•	Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure operational consistency and efficiency.
Team Leadership & Performance
•	Lead, mentor, and motivate the operations team, creating a culture of accountability, professionalism, and customer focus.
•	Set, monitor, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), implementing corrective actions where necessary to drive continuous improvement.
•	Conduct regular performance reviews and ensure appropriate training and development plans are in place.
Customer & Supplier Relations
•	Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
•	Ensure transparent communication with customers throughout the logistics chain, particularly in time-critical and emergency scenarios.
•	Support the sales and customer service teams with operational input for quotations and service proposals.
Compliance & Administration
•	Ensure full compliance with customs, security, and transport regulations, including DG (Dangerous Goods) and Aviation Security procedures.
•	Maintain accurate records and documentation, including ATA Carnets, shipment files, and customs paperwork.
•	Manage and document a five-year checkable work history for all direct reports in compliance with security vetting requirements.

Essential Experience and Requirements
•	Minimum 10 years’ experience in freight forwarding, with at least 3 years in a time-critical or emergency logistics environment.
•	Proven hands-on operational capability.
•	Demonstrable experience in European dedicated road transport and cross-border time-sensitive freight management.
•	Strong supervisory experience with a proven ability to lead, train, and develop a team.

Desirable Skills and Experience
•	Event logistics / event forwarding experience, including the ability to raise and process ATA Carnets and manage full end-to-end project logistics.
•	Experience in setting and managing KPIs, with a strong understanding of continuous improvement methods and team performance management.
•	Knowledge of European and international transport compliance, including CMR, ADR, and customs procedures.
•	Ability to thrive in a time-critical, customer-driven environment with strong commercial awareness.

Qualifications

•	Dangerous Goods (DG) and Aviation Security (Air Cargo Security) training valid and current.
•	Professional logistics or management qualifications (e.g. FIATA, CILT, or IATA) advantageous.


Freight Operations Manager

We are now looking for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to join our clients team based in Chertsey/ Lyne to help and support operations. 

Monday to Friday  0900- 1800 hrs 

 
Responsibilities:
•Overseeing the daily operation of the warehouse and warehouse staff to ensure shipments are handled correctly and dispatched in a timely manner.
•Unloading/loading vehicles.
•Building & wrapping pallets.
•X-raying of freight.
•Check weighing freight and updating/notifying accordingly.
•Building aircraft containers (AKE’s and PMC’s) for dispatch to the airlines.
•Finalising documentation such as MAWB’s and BOL’s.

Candidate Requirements must have :- 
- Forklift licence
- X-Ray License - Level COS 
- Physically Fit 
- PC Literate (Proficient in Word Excel & Teams)
- Driving licence 

Salary up to 36K subject to experience.

Company Benefits 
Uniform Provided, Free Onsite Parking, Company Pension Scheme, Opportunities for Further Training

Warehouse Supervisor 

An exciting opportunity has presented itself with our client based in West Drayton. The job role will primarily be airfreight focused with some road freight.

Duties:

- Air Exports start to finish
- Collection
- Quotes
- Airline bookings
- raising AWB / MAWB or consol's
- Billing

The successful candidate will need 3+ years experience in a similar role, DG training would be an advantage 

Hours: Mon-Fri 0845-1700hrs 

Air Export Clerk

Are you looking for an interesting role in Freight Forwarding with excellent prospects for career progression?

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Air Freight Export Clerk with at least 5 - 10 years experience in Freight Forwarding to join this well established Freight Forwarder based in Colnbrook.

You will operate as a senior member of a team processing Air Freight Export shipments, all aspects from start to finish.
Some experience in shipping Pharma or similar time sensitive products would be an advantage.
This role offers lots of scope for career development for someone who is keen to progress.


Excellent salary negotiable according to experience.

Senior Air Freight Export Clerk

Great opportunity for an experienced Multimodal  Import & Export Coordinator to work as part of a small friendly team based in Colnbrook.

Handling all AIR SEA & ROAD Multimodal operations  from start to finish. Including Custom Entries 

Minimum of at least 2-3 years experience in Air Freight Exports/Imports  is essential.

Advantage if previous experience of ASM Sequoia and Datafreight System or Boxtop 

Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm or 8.30am - 5pm 

Salary 36K - 38K subject to experience 


Multimodal Clerk Import/Export 

New role for Export Clerk to join the general export dept to provide an excellent customer service experience for our customers including clearances, quotes, arranging shipment/deliveries, invoicing and all other functions as required. Assisting senior forwarders, Supervisor and line manager where required.
Must have business related experience, proven customer service record and experience, proven operational experience.

Knowledge in of the international transportation and logistics industry, in Export Air &  Sea operations would be an advantage 
Knowledge and understanding of financials and impact on business.
Good Customer Service & IT skills 

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm  






Export Clerk 

New role for Export Clerk to join the publishing dept to provide an excellent customer service experience for our customers including clearances, quotes, arranging shipment/deliveries, invoicing and all other functions as required. Assisting senior forwarders, Supervisor and line manager where required.
Must have business related experience, proven customer service record and experience, proven operational experience.

Knowledge in of the international transportation and logistics industry, in Export Air &  Sea operations would be an advantage 
Knowledge and understanding of financials and impact on business.
Good Customer Service & IT skills 

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm  






Export Clerk (Publishing Dept)  

Great opportunity to join one of the fastest growing specialist international logistics providers to the events, sport and entertainment industries comprised of a passionate team of leading industry experts who operate 24/7 to provide reliable, on-time freight support, moving equipment from venue to venue, globally via air, sea, road, rail and charters.
 
Job Overview
This is excellent role with the opportunity to become a multi-modal operator dealing with world live events.
Any experience of live events would be very advantageous. but this could also be a chance  for someone with general’ freight forwarding ops’ knowledge and a huge passion for music/live events, either in imports or exports who is looking to move into the exciting world of live event logistics. 
Further training would be given wherever needed, 

Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for quotes, both airfreight and ocean freight, imports and exports, including cross trade shipments.
•Preparing and processing export documentation including MAWB, HAWB and security documents.
•Import and export customs clearances under ATA carnet, temporary imports and exports.
•On occasion, attending site to monitor unload/load of ocean containers/trucks for events.
•Managing post flights, ensuring cargo arrives as booked.
•Daily billing on import and export files.
•Liaising with key clients daily and managing their expectations.

Essential & desirable skills, qualifications, and experience
•At least 5 years’ experience working in freight forwarding operations.
•Customs knowledge essential
•Multi model experience highly - desirable
•Ability to work independently and successfully prioritise a busy workload.
•Five-year work history required with no employment gaps.
•Clear DBS required.
•Experience using Boxtop and salesforce - desirable.

Hours are Monday to Friday with a weekend cover rota.

Competitive salary plus benefits including -

25 days holiday
Pension
Private healthcare
Opportunities for career advancement


Freight Operator - Events

Our client, based near Heathrow requires a confident and passionate individual to take on the position of Business Development Manger  

The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving budgeted sales revenue, maximizing business opportunities from existing and new accounts, and securing new customers.

As the BDM you must be self-motivated and you will report directly to the Managing Director 

Duties & Responsibilities: 
-	Identify and develop new strategic opportunities in ecommerce parcel and cross border 
        logistics with particular focus on Asia, India, Australia, and the rest of the company network.
-       Active social media engagement – sharing to your international network and assisting in building brand awareness
-       Know how within the e-commerce/Courier/Exports International business
-       Working closely with the General Manager in rolling out the UK strategy – supporting in building of case studies, decks, social media posts and customer promotions
-	Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the costing structure (cost of sales) in order to build and sell a profitable tariff to the customers
-	Analysis on the profitability of each customer/service/trade lane on an ongoing basis
-	Gross Profit Analysis (GPA Reporting)
-	Achieve the budgeted sales revenue
-	Build and maintain good customer relationships 
-       Attending trade shows and events 
-	Sales Support and monitoring operational performance to ensure the best possible service is being provided at all times 
-	Supporting customer services by liaising with customers
-	Travel is needed including frequent visits to customers


Abilities & Requirements:
-	Ability to develop own Client base
-	Results-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
-	Strong interpersonal and customer service skills 
-	Highly independent, self-motivated and enthusiastic
-	Industry experience is required
-	Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required
-	Experience with Microsoft Excel and other Sales Software (GPA Reporting)

You MUST have a Valid UK driver’s license and vehicle in order to visit customers.

Hours:   Mon - Fri 9am -5.30pm  1 day per week in the Office, 4 in the Field
Salary:  £45K - £50K + car allowance + commission scheme
ROLE COMMENCES JAN 2026 


Business Development Manager E Commerce/Courier 

Our client is a specialist Freight Forwarder looking to recruit a Security Crew Member to join their team 

Security Crew Members are required to work in a  customer focused environment and to ensure the protection of personnel 
and shipments for which the company is responsible. This position requires strict following of rules and procedures to protect and safeguard the transports and it's property.

Duties:

• Performing pickups and deliveries of high value shipments
• Loading and unloading the armoured vehicle
• Ensuring the safety and protection of assets at all times
• Providing an excellent level of customer service at all times
• Driving an armoured vehicle and following road safety regulations
• Completing daily reports and check of the vehicle

Requirements:

• Must hold a Full Clean UK Driving Licence
• Holding an SIA licence is an advantage but not essential

This role requires references to be provided for the last 5 years as well as a successful DBS check

Hours – Alternating shift pattern Mon - Fri of earlies 6am start and lates 10pm depending on needs of the business 
Plus overtime opportunities
Optional weekend work at enhanced rate

Company benefits
Company Pension 
Cycle to work Scheme 
Annual Holiday allowance 22 days 
Salary increase dependant on company / individual performance same as Bonus's.  

Salary From £31,500k  increasing to 32K after 6 months 