Air Freight Specialist: End-to-End Import/Export & Growth

White Recruitment; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

White Recruitment is assisting a Manchester-based freight forwarder to find an experienced Air Import Specialist to manage shipments from start to finish. You will handle air import, export and cross-trade shipments, book with airlines, complete customs clearances and prepare shipping documentation, while building strong customer relationships and driving service quality.

The role demands attention to detail, the ability to juggle multiple shipments in a fast-paced environment, and good

Qualifications

• End-to-end air freight forwarding experience.
• Good knowledge of air import and export operations.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple shipments in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing air import, export and cross-trade shipments from start to finish.
• Booking freight with airlines and overseas partners.
• Completing customs clearances and preparing shipping documentation.
• Liaising with customers, carriers, handling agents and overseas offices.
• Providing quotations and following up on commercial opportunities.
• Tracking shipments and providing proactive customer updates; completing costing and invoicing.

Skills

Air freight

Air import/export

Customer service

Communication

Organisation

Multi shipments

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

White Recruitment is assisting a Manchester-based freight forwarder to find an experienced Air Import Specialist to manage shipments from start to finish. You will handle air import, export and cross-trade shipments, book with airlines, complete customs clearances and prepare shipping documentation, while building strong customer relationships and driving service quality.

The role demands attention to detail, the ability to juggle multiple shipments in a fast-paced environment, and good