Air Freight Operator

WR Logistics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday + Bank Holidays

Company Pension

Bonus Scheme

Perkbox rewards

Private health & eye care

Death in Service

Growth opportunities

Job summary

WR Logistics in West Drayton, London, is seeking an experienced Air Freight Operator to join our team on a 4 days on / 4 days off schedule (7am – 7pm). The role requires hands-on involvement with air freight imports/exports, AOG operations, and a track record of working with customs procedures to move goods quickly and reliably.

You will liaise with international agents and airlines, price solutions, monitor transports, and ensure service levels.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Air freight operations

AOG operations

Import operations

Export operations

Customs knowledge

Time-critical logistics

Dangerous Goods knowledge

Job description

Air Freight Operator - 4o/4o Days

Location: West Drayton, London, UK

Salary: up to £39,000pa (DOE)

Working Hours: 4 days on / 4 days off (7am - 7pm)

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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