Air Freight Operator

White Recruitment Construction; Slough; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Colnbrook is seeking an experienced Air Freight Operator. The ideal candidate will have a background in air freight import operations and must have experience with a UK based freight forwarder. Responsibilities include completing consignments, negotiating rates, and ensuring compliance with import regulations. This role offers a salary of up to £35,000 and benefits including 28 days holiday and a pension.

Qualifications

• Experience working with a UK based freight forwarder.
• You must be able to drive and have your car for this role.

Responsibilities

• Complete start-to-finish consignments.
• Provide freight rates, quotes and pricing solutions for customers.
• Completion of customs procedures.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship building

Job description

Position: Air Freight Operator Location: Colnbrook
Hours: Monday – Friday, 09:00-17:00Salary: up to £35,000 (DEO)

We are recruiting for our client, who has been in global logistics for over 25 years and specialises in urgent air shipments to full-vessel charters, with a strong focus on ensuring timely delivery. They are a multi-modal forwarder and seek to add to their team. The ideal candidate will have a background in air freight import operations and will offer training on exports and other modes of freight.

*You must be able to drive and have your car for this role*

Your key responsibilities as an Air Freight Operator:

• Complete start-to-finish consignments
• Building strong working relationships with clients/shipping lines & agents, good negotiation skills and attention to detail are essential for this role.
• Provide freight rates, quotes and pricing solutions for customers
• Liaise with overseas agents, shipping lines, merchant haulage and various carriers
• Track and update delivery statuses in the company’s system and provide regular updates to clients
• Completion of customs procedures
• Ensure compliance with import regulations and trade compliance laws
• You must have experience working with a UK based freight forwarder

Benefits:

• Salary up to £35,000 (DEO)
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays!!
• Pension

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