Assistant Import / Export Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Import / Export Officer

Location: Rochester. This role will require full time, on site attendance

Salary: Up to £28,000 dependent on experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

As an Assistant Import / Export Officer, you will be part of a fast paced logistics environment, supporting the effective management of import and export activities to meet business and regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring compliance and supporting with service delivery through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The position offers exposure to various logistics processes, whilst providing opportunities to develop systems knowledge, build relationships across teams and contribute to the continuous delivery and improvement of operational performance.

Core duties:

• You will be maintaining and populating Import / Export records, files and ERP system
• You will be responsible for processing Import / Export paperwork in line with the set service level agreement whilst remaining compliant to both external and internal regulations
• You will be interfacing and networking with Shipping and Packing personnel to share best practices
• You will be obtaining, reviewing and filing customs declarations, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant with relevant import/export regulations
• You will be effectively using IT software to support and enhance the logistics service level delivery
• You will be responsible for resolving import / export shipping queries and requests from internal and external stakeholders in a timely and professional manner
• You will be supporting and covering the Import/ Export team workload where required

Essential Skills:

• You will need to have gained proven customer service experience within a fast pace, working environment
• You will require the ability to prioritise your work and meet tight deadlines
• You will have gained good systems experience – such as the full Microsoft Office suite
• You will need to bring prior exposure from within a logistics environment

The Logistics Team:

You’ll be responsible for supporting the delivery of service level agreements and maintenance of current processes. You will interface with internal / external teams and functions to meet the requirements of the business. This role will provide you with personal development opportunities and the ability to engage and learn with others in the team.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 10th June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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