Air Export Operator / Air Freight Forwarding Specialist

ALS Recruiting Solutions; Ringway; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits

Career progression

Manchester location

Job summary

ALS Recruiting Solutions in Manchester seeks an Air Export Operator to manage end-to-end air export operations, coordinate bookings, and ensure timely cargo movements.

You will negotiate spot rates with airlines and partners, prepare MAWBs/HAWBs, support UK export customs, and monitor flight tracking for key accounts.

The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for long-term progression within international freight forwarding.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of UK air export freight forwarding experience.
• Solid background in air export operations, customs, Incoterms, and Known Cargo security.
• Proficiency with freight management software (CargoWise, MultiFreight)

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end air export operations, booking global air freight shipments and planning cargo routes.
• Negotiate air freight spot rates with airlines, GSAs, and overseas forwarding agents.
• Issue MAWBs, HAWBs and export documentation; support UK export customs clearances.
• Serve as primary air freight contact for key accounts with real-time tracking updates.
• Oversee file costing and client billing to maximize profitability.

Skills

Air export operations

Incoterms knowledge

Customs clearance

Tools

CargoWise

MultiFreight

Job description

Job Title: Air Export Operator / Air Freight Forwarding Specialist

Location: Manchester, UK

Salary: £27,500 - £36,500 + Benefits (DOE)

An established freight forwarder in Manchester is expanding its air freight division and hiring an Air Export Operator. If you are an experienced air freight forwarder looking to manage global air cargo operations and expand your air export career, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Air Export Freight Management: Execute end-to-end air export operations, booking global air freight shipments, planning cargo routes, and managing time-sensitive air export files.
• Air Freight Airline Negotiation: Negotiate air freight spot rates with major airlines, GSAs, and overseas freight forwarding agents to secure cargo space and maximize file margins.
• Air Export Documentation & Customs: Issue essential air export documentation (MAWBs, HAWBs, Certificates of Origin) and complete UK export customs clearances following Known Cargo aviation security guidelines.
• Client Freight Operations: Serve as the primary air freight contact for key accounts, providing real-time air cargo flight tracking and proactive freight tracking updates.
• Air Freight Financial Control: Oversee air export file costing, control incoming carrier freight invoices, and execute client billing to maximize file profitability.

Requirements

• 2+ years of UK air export freight forwarding experience.
• Solid background in air freight operations, air export customs, Incoterms, and Known Cargo security.
• Proficiency with freight management software (CargoWise, MultiFreight, or equivalent freight forwarding systems).
• Proven ability to coordinate air export cargo under strict airline and airport cutoff times.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (£27,000 - £38,000 DOE) + company benefits.
• Long-term career progression within international freight forwarding.
• Excellent team culture based in Manchester.

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