Air Freight Coordinator

White Recruitment; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Bonus incentives

Free on-site parking

Job summary

White Recruitment is seeking an Air Freight Coordinator in Eastleigh to manage air shipments from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will liaise with customers, airlines and internal teams to move shipments smoothly and ensure all documentation and DG requirements are met, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role runs Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm, offering pension contributions and bonus incentives based on performance, with free on-site parking and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' air freight experience.
• Strong understanding of air freight operations.
• Import and/or export experience.
• Experience handling Dangerous Goods / Hazardous Materials.
• IATA Dangerous Goods qualification would be highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage shipments through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate air freight shipments from start to finish.
• Work with customers, airlines, agents and internal teams to ensure shipments move smoothly.
• Ensure all documentation and compliance requirements are met.
• Support the team in a busy operational environment with specialist freight experience.

Skills

Air freight coordination

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Regulatory compliance

Education

IATA Dangerous Goods qualification

Job description

Salary: GBP33000 - GBP36000 per annum

The Company

My client is a well-established and highly specialised freight forwarding and logistics service provider, supporting customers with the global movement of sensitive and time-critical cargo.

The business has an excellent reputation within its specialist sector and provides a comprehensive range of international freight and logistics services. A key area of expertise is the transportation of Class 1 Dangerous Goods, including commercial and military explosives, munitions, missiles, cartridges, detonators, weapons, defence equipment, armoured vehicles, demining equipment, and other sensitive tools and devices.

Due to continued growth, increasing shipment volumes and ambitious plans for the future, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Air Freight Coordinator to join their established team in Eastleigh.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced air freight professional looking to develop their career within a specialist and interesting area of the freight forwarding industry.

The Role

As an Air Freight Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating air freight shipments from start to finish, ensuring all movements are handled efficiently, accurately and in line with customer and regulatory requirements.

You will work closely with customers, airlines, agents and internal teams to ensure shipments move smoothly and all relevant documentation and compliance requirements are met.

The role would particularly suit someone who enjoys working in a busy operational environment and is looking to join a company where specialist freight experience is highly valued.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' air freight experience
• Strong understanding of air freight operations
• Import and/or export experience
• Experience handling Dangerous Goods / Hazardous Materials would be highly desirable
• IATA Dangerous Goods qualification would be highly desirable
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage shipments through to completion

Package

• Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
• Company pension contribution
• Company bonus incentives based on annual GP
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to work within a highly specialised area of international freight forwarding
• Excellent opportunity to develop your experience and career within a growing business