Air Freight Operator - Growth & Progression (Manchester)

White Recruitment; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £38,000 DOE

Progression opportunities

Job summary

White Recruitment is seeking an experienced Air Freight Operator in Manchester to manage shipments end-to-end, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

You will handle import/export and cross-trade air freight, booking with airlines, customs clearance and documentation, and building strong customer relationships while driving opportunities for growth. Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience, with a supportive team and clear progression.

Qualifications

• End-to-end air freight forwarding experience.
• Strong knowledge of import/export operations.
• Customs clearance experience; CDS knowledge advantageous.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Experience using CargoWise is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Own air freight shipments from start to finish.
• Book cargo with airlines and overseas partners.
• Manage customs clearance and shipping documentation.
• Liaise with customers, carriers and overseas agents.
• Provide quotations and follow up on opportunities.
• Costing, invoicing and maintaining shipment records.
• Build relationships and identify opportunities for account growth.

Skills

Air freight forwarding experience

Import & export operations knowledge

Customs clearance experience

Customer service skills

Attention to detail & organisational

CargoWise experience

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

White Recruitment is seeking an experienced Air Freight Operator in Manchester to manage shipments end-to-end, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

You will handle import/export and cross-trade air freight, booking with airlines, customs clearance and documentation, and building strong customer relationships while driving opportunities for growth. Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience, with a supportive team and clear progression.