Air Import Coordinator

WR Logistics; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Logistics in Manchester is seeking an experienced Air Freight Import Coordinator to join a growing freight forwarder. This permanent role offers ownership, variety and clear career progression within a supportive team.

You will coordinate air freight import shipments, book with airlines, prepare shipping documents and handle customs clearance. A real opportunity to develop within a privately owned forwarder with a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Proven Air Freight Import / freight forwarding experience.
• Good knowledge of air import procedures.
• Customs/CDS experience.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple shipments in a busy environment.
• CargoWise experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating air freight import shipments.
• Booking with airlines and overseas agents.
• Preparing and checking shipping documentation.
• Customs clearance and CDS.
• Liaising with customers, airlines, hauliers and agents.
• Tracking shipments and providing proactive customer updates.
• Costing, invoicing and resolving operational issues.
• Building strong customer relationships.

Skills

Air Freight Import

Freight forwarding

Air import procedures

Customs/CDS

Customer service

Organization

Multitasking

CargoWise

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Air Freight Import Coordinator

Manchester | Up to £35,000 DOE | Permanent

Join a growing freight forwarder where you can make an impact.

We're recruiting an experienced Air Freight Import Coordinator to join a successful, privately owned freight forwarding business in Manchester.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants ownership, variety and genuine career progression within a supportive and growing team.

The Role

• Coordinating air freight import shipments
• Booking with airlines and overseas agents
• Preparing and checking shipping documentation
• Customs clearance and CDS
• Liaising with customers, airlines, hauliers and agents
• Tracking shipments and providing proactive customer updates
• Costing, invoicing and resolving operational issues
• Building strong customer relationships

About You

• Proven Air Freight Import / freight forwarding experience
• Good knowledge of air import procedures
• Customs/CDS experience
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple shipments in a busy environment
• CargoWise experience is advantageous

Why Join?

• Up to £35,000 DOE
• Growing and well-established business
• Supportive, collaborative team
• Genuine career development and progression
• Real ownership and responsibility
• Long-term opportunity with a business that invests in its people

If you're ready for a role where your experience is valued and you can build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.