Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
The Trade Compliance & Logistics Coordinator will provide support for daily import and export operations while assisting with key trade compliance and process improvement projects. This role will work closely with customs brokers, internal stakeholders, and logistics providers to help ensure regulatory compliance, accurate trade documentation, and timely processing of international shipments.
The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, proficient in Microsoft Office applications, and has a basic understanding of global trade, customs compliance, and international logistics.
Trade Compliance & Import/Export Support
Documentation & Compliance Administration
Process Improvement & Project Support
Data Management & Reporting
Required
• Experience with international trade, customs compliance, logistics, supply chain, or import/export operations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with data, documentation, and record management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
• Experience working with customs brokers or international shipping documentation.
• Knowledge of commercial invoices, customs documentation, and trade regulations.
• Experience using Microsoft Visio for process mapping and workflow documentation.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and data management tools.
Desired Characteristics
• Self-starter who can work independently.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Collaborative and customer-focused.
• Able to balance daily operational responsibilities with project-based work.
Compensation: $21.00 - $25.00 an hour
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.