Air and Ocean Import Specialist

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established freight forwarder in Greater London is seeking an experienced Air Import Operator to manage end-to-end air import operations. The role includes monitoring flight arrivals, customs clearance, and communicating with airlines, hauliers, and UK customers. The ideal candidate must have proven air freight import experience and strong organizational and communication skills. This is a vital role within the organization, ensuring smooth operations from arrival to billing.

Qualifications

• Proven air freight import experience is a must.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end air import operations.
• Monitor flight arrivals and import milestones.
• Manage customs clearance and import documentation.
• Liaise with airlines, overseas offices, hauliers, and customers.
• Arrange UK deliveries and manage exceptions.
• Ensure accurate job costing and invoicing.
• Maintain system records and general import administration.

Skills

Air freight import experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

I’m currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established freight forwarder who is looking to add an Air Import Operator to their team.

This is a start-to-finish air import role, handling shipments from arrival through to final delivery and billing, working closely with airlines, overseas agents, hauliers, and UK customers.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end air import operations
• Monitoring flight arrivals and import milestones
• Customs clearance and import documentation
• Liaising with airlines, overseas offices, hauliers, and customers
• Arranging UK deliveries and managing exceptions
• Accurate job costing and invoicing
• Maintaining system records and general import administration

Qualifications

• Proven air freight import experience
• Strong organisational and communication skills