Air Freight Imports Clerk

Freight Personnel; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight forwarder in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Air Freight Import Operator to manage air import shipments. The ideal candidate will have experience in freight forwarding, particularly with Cargowise, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a salary between £28,000 to £33,000, along with benefits such as pension, holiday time, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Pension

22 days holiday

Heath care plan

Cycle to work scheme

Social events

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in Air Imports freight forwarding.
• Familiar with Cargowise for logistics management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage air import shipments.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to arrange shipping.
• Prepare and process air freight documentation.

Skills

Air Imports freight forwarding experience

Cargowise experience

Numerical and commercial skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Time management and organisation skills

Tools

Cargowise

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is a Global International Freight Forwarder, specialising within the Far East, USA as their main areas. Forming partnerships to freight manage their client's global business leaving the client free to concentrate on its own core business.

Now due to expansion we are recruiting for an Air Freight Import Operator to join the team at their location in Birmingham, in Solihull

Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage air import shipments
Liaise with customers, suppliers, and carriers to arrange shipping schedules, negotiate rates, and handle all necessary documentation.
Prepare and process air freight documentation.
Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations, customs requirements, and trade compliance policies.
Track and monitor shipments, providing regular updates to customers and stakeholders on the status of their cargo.
Manage multiple shipments simultaneously while ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.

In order to apply you will have:

Experience of Air Imports freight forwarding
Experience with Cargowise is preferable
Used to working under pressure to meet fixed deadlines
Strong numerical and commercial skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent usage of computer / operating system (Microsoft Windows) along with other office applications (Microsoft Office) (Cargowise - preferable)
Proactive, team worker with excellent time management and organisation skills
Enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated
Weekend overtime rota - one in four weekends you will work 4 hours on a Saturday or Sunday. Can be done from home

Package and Benefits:

Salary 28,000 to 33,000 dependent upon experience
Pension
22 days holiday to start
Rewards and Discounts
Heath care plan
Cycle to work scheme
Social events
Free Parking
Plus more