Air Freight Operator – End-to-End Exports

Right Now Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider near Heathrow seeks an experienced Air Freight Operator to oversee air export operations. The role involves managing shipments from start to finish, including pricing, customer communication, and customs clearance. The ideal candidate has 2+ years' experience in airfreight forwarding and strong skills in customs declarations. Offering a salary of £32,000 - £36,000, the position comes with 30 days of annual leave and genuine career progression opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Genuine progression opportunities

Immediate start available

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in airfreight forwarding, ideally with a focus on exports.
• Experience in handling perishable cargo is a plus, but not required.
• Confident managing start-to-finish operational processes.
• Organised, accurate, and solutions-focused.

Responsibilities

• Handle air export shipments from origin to destination.
• Support air import functions when required.
• Liaise daily with clients, airlines, and overseas agents.
• Prepare and submit customs declarations (NES/CHIEF).
• Produce competitive spot quotes and pricing.

Skills

Air export operations

Customer communication

Customs declarations

Relationship-building skills

Tools

CNS

CHIEF

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Job description

A leading logistics provider near Heathrow seeks an experienced Air Freight Operator to oversee air export operations. The role involves managing shipments from start to finish, including pricing, customer communication, and customs clearance. The ideal candidate has 2+ years' experience in airfreight forwarding and strong skills in customs declarations. Offering a salary of £32,000 - £36,000, the position comes with 30 days of annual leave and genuine career progression opportunities.