Air Freight Import / Export Operators

Willis Global Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics specialist is seeking Air Freight Import / Export Operators in London to manage air shipments and customs brokerage for high-value goods. This role offers an exciting opportunity within a new team, emphasizing service quality and responsiveness. Candidates should have experience in air freight forwarding and knowledge of customs regulations, with a focus on customer satisfaction and organizational skills.

Benefits

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Competitive salary aligned with skills and experience

Working hours: 9 am - 6 pm, Monday to Friday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in air freight forwarding/logistics, preferably with high-value goods.
• Knowledge of customs regulations and export procedures.
• Positive, professional customer focus and can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage air freight export and import shipments according to customer needs.
• Prepare and submit customs documentation, including export declarations.
• Communicate with clients and internal teams to provide updates on shipment status.

Skills

Customer focus

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of customs regulations

Multitasking

Language skills (Italian/French)

Tools

AS400

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Our client, a well-respected market leader in providing international freight forwarding and logistics solutions for high-value goods, is recruiting talented Air Freight Import / Export Operators to join their team at offices in the London, Heathrow area.

This is a new role within a new freight forwarding team at offices in Feltham. An exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding organization with a vision to further establish its global leading position within the industry.

On Offer:

• A fantastic opportunity to join a leading Multi-National logistics specialist that emphasizes high service quality, flexibility, timeliness, responsiveness, and accurate solutions to customer needs.
• Service prestigious clients by providing logistics support for high-value goods such as jewelry and luxury items.
• Competitive salary aligned with skills and experience.
• Benefits include: 22 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Working hours: 9 am - 6 pm, Monday to Friday.

Main Purpose of the Role:

The role involves managing air export and import shipments and customs brokerage of high-value goods based on client requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage air freight export and import shipments according to customer needs.
• Issue MAWB & HAWB documents.
• Prepare and submit customs documentation, including export declarations, export licenses, and CITES.
• Communicate with clients and internal teams to provide updates on shipment status and resolve issues.
• Support other team members to ensure smooth operations.
• Update shipping files.
• Liaise professionally with airlines to meet operational requirements and maintain schedule information and shipment status reports.
• Ensure all quality control procedures are updated and followed.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in air freight forwarding/logistics, preferably with high-value goods.
• Positive, professional customer focus and can-do attitude.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of customs regulations and export procedures.
• Knowledge of AS400/SAP/MS Office is preferred.
• Knowledge of CDS for customs purposes is desirable.
• Italian/French language skills are a plus.
• No criminal convictions; subject to full DBS check.

For full details, please contact Willis Global - a leading recruitment consultancy for the supply chain & logistics industry.