Air Freight Exports Clerk

Freight Personnel; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Global Freight Forwarding is seeking an Air Freight Operations Coordinator in their Leeds office. The role involves overseeing air freight exports, liaising with customers, and handling all related documentation. The ideal candidate should have experience in freight forwarding and excellent communication skills, with a salary up to £30,000 and attractive benefits.

Benefits

25 days Holiday

Pension

Internal benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in an air freight role with a freight forwarder.
• Ability to work under pressure and flexibility in tasks.
• Excellent communication and customer skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of Air Freight Export including documentation and administration.
• Liaise with air freight customers for bookings and arrangements.
• Conduct inputs into IT systems and maintain customer service standards.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

PC Skills

Tools

Cargowise

Job description

Our client is a major player in the Global Freight Forwarding market they are now looking for an Air Freight Operations Coordinator to be based in their office in Leeds to join the air freight department. This is a very exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a massive blue-chip organisation with progression.

Key activities/duties

You will deal with all aspects of Air Freight Export and all air freight export documentation and administration as well as liasing with overseas Airlines and overseas offices. You will input data into IT systems, maintain systems and provide a high level of customer service.
Your role will involve liaising with air freight customers, taking bookings, arranging collections, giving quotations, completing all pre-bookings, customs paperwork, dealing with overseas orders and general office administration.

In order to apply

You will have worked in an air freight role with a freight forwarder in a busy Exports Freight Forwarding department, with the level of experience required to hit the ground running, although ongoing training is provided.
You will also have excellent communication and customer skill with the ability to work under pressure and be flexible, Good PC skill and the attention to detail is paramount. Experience in Cargowise a bonus

Salary and Benefits

Salary up to £26,000 -£30,000 experience dependent
25 days Holiday
Pension
Plus internal benefits