Job Description SummaryDuring a time of exciting growth we are recruiting for an Export Administrator to join our team at Dowty Propellers (a GE Aerospace company) onsite at our newly built manufacturing super site in Brockworth, Gloucester. Dowty Propellers are responsible for designing, making and maintaining cutting edge blade that are essential on multiple civil and defence platforms, from hovercraft, to civil jets and military transporters.

In this business critical role, working in a busy Logistics Department you'll be reporting to the ITC Leader, where you will be mainly responsible for the auditing of all export paperwork in line with HMRC regulations and GE’s policies and procedures.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

Ensure the Export country compliance processes are followed

Work closely with International Trade Compliance Leader to develop processes to assure compliance with all country requirements

Verify shipping documentation is in line with HMRC export entry

Ensure record keeping is up to date and easily accessible

Raising of monthly HMRC reports

Awareness of operational metrics to assure compliance with all import / export procedures

Prepare / maintain reporting of current status/progress of all export activity

Monitor carrier performance through KPIs

Responsible for any other administrative duties and customer service as needed

Attend and support team daily operating rhythms with departmental concerns and present performance when required.

Support the shipping team if/when required.

Desired Qualifications:

Demonstrable experience in an import/export or logistics role would be highly advantageous however if you have administrative experience within a manufacturing environment, we would be very interested in hearing from you.

Desired Characteristics

Confident and capable of working to deadlines.

Ability to undertake basic calculations (i.e. VAT and duty)

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a team environment. 

Interested in process simplification.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward.  Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

Non-contributory Pension          

Life Assurance

Group income protection            

Private medical cover    

Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No