Export Operator - Pet Shipping / Animal Handling
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Position Overview & Specifications
My client are a niche freight forwarder and leading, specialist relocation company looking for an Export Operator to join their busy team. You MUST have a knowledge of exports and animal handling experience, general cargo at least.
Daily duties will include:
- Operating the animal lounge service
- Welcoming pet shipping agents and pet owners
- Checking shipping documents
- Interpreting airway bills
- Ensuring travel kennels are compliant
- Liaising with airlines
- Scheduling collection and delivery of pets to airlines
- Handling animals including dogs & cats etc.
You MUST have a passion for animals as you will be hands on handling pets and reassuring nervous owners, this can be a physically challenging role so must be physically fit. Animal handling experience and exports is ESSENTIAL.
Working hours;
- Monday - Friday 0900am - 1700pm
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Export Operator - Pet Shipping / Animal Handling roles across Heathrow Personnel Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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