Air Import (Breakbulk Agent)

Expeditors; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an Air Import (Breakbulk Agent) in Manchester to ensure efficient freight movement and provide exceptional customer service. The role involves tracking shipments, data entry, and liaising with vendors, requiring strong organizational skills and experience in the field. The successful candidate will work on a 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern, and benefit from a range of perks including private medical insurance and a training program.

Benefits

23 Days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Dental and Optical cover

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development Program

EAP

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position desirable.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow.
• Liaise with airlines and sheds for any discrepancies.
• Monitor/track shipments in transit to arrival.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Computer Skills

Fluent in English

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Air Import (Breakbulk Agent), Manchester

Client: Expeditors

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

The purpose of this role is to ensure the proper and timely movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service within the Air Import department by completing the following tasks:

• Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operating system.
• Process pre-alerts from overseas origins.
• Monitor/track shipments in transit to arrival.
• Timely update event codes in the import system.
• Liaise with airlines and sheds for any discrepancies.
• Liaise with collection drivers and the warehouse team.
• Create records for shipments in our customs facility.
• Settlement of consoles with overseas offices.
• Contribute to maintaining strong relationships with vendors (airlines, trucking companies, and others).
• Meet compliance at all times to regulations, including internal policies such as Operational Process Standards (OPS), external government regulations, and customer policies/requirements.
• Understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency.

The successful applicant will work the following shift pattern:

4 days on 4 days off, 6am - 6pm

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a similar position desirable.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, and communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
• Pro-active, strong organizational skills.
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word).
• Fluent in English.

Additional Information:

• 23 Days holiday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental and Optical cover
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• EAP