Air Freight Forwarder

White Recruitment Construction; West Drayton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday

Company pension

Bonus scheme

Perkbox rewards and private health

Death in Service

Growth opportunities

Job summary

White Recruitment Construction is seeking an experienced Air Freight Operator to join our client’s West Drayton-based team. You will manage day-to-day air freight import and export operations, liaise with agents and brokers, and handle AOG shipments.

The role requires strong air freight experience, familiarity with customs processes, and a customer-focused approach. On offer is a competitive salary up to £38,000pa (DOE), plus benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Air freight operations experience is essential.
• AOG operations experience is desirable.
• Import and Export operations experience is essential.
• Customs knowledge and experience desirable.
• Time-critical logistics experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day Air Freight Import and Export operations, start-to-finish.
• Liaise with international air freight agents, airline operators and brokers.
• Procure, calculate and present air freight pricing solutions.

Skills

Air freight ops

AOG experience

Import/Export ops

Customs knowledge

Time-critical logistics

Job description

Air Freight Forwarder
Location: West Drayton, London, UK
Salary: up to £38,000pa (DOE)
Working Hours: Monday – Friday (9am – 6pm)

Are you a results driven Air freight forwarder, looking for a new and exciting role with a well-established and well-regarded international freight forwarder? Then this role could be excellent for you!

My client is looking for an experienced Air Freight Operator to join team based in West Drayton, London. The right candidate will have direct experience dealing with Air Freight and AOG operations, ideally with experience dealing with import and export customs.

Package Benefits:

• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Bonus Scheme
• Perkbox rewards and medical cover (Private Health and Eye care)
• Death in Service
• Opportunities for growth and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day Air Freight Import and Export operations, start-to-finish.
• Liaise with international air freight agents, airline operators and brokers.
• Supplier and client liaison and negotiation. Procuring, calculating and presenting air freight pricing solutions.
• Dealing with AOG Operations.
• Monitor transports, ensuring all are running to schedule.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Requirements:

• Air freight operations experience is essential.
• Previous AOG experience.
• Import and Export operations experience is essential.
• Previous experience with Aerospace Goods and Dangerous Goods is desirable.
• Time-critical logistics experience desirable.
• Customs knowledge and experience desirable.

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