Air Import Coordinator

WR Logistics; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Hayes is seeking an Air Import Coordinator. This role focuses primarily on customs and ensuring smooth air freight operations. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience with UK freight forwarders, strong problem-solving skills, and a desire to provide excellent customer satisfaction. Benefits include holiday allowance, career progression routes, and health plans.

Benefits

20 days Holiday rising to 25 days

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Health cash plans

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience with a UK freight forwarder in air freight.
• Essential customs experience.
• Crosstrade knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the shipment of goods via air freight.
• Prepare, track, and manage all documentation related to freight shipments.
• Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations.

Skills

Customs experience

Problem solving

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Job description

Overview

Position: Air Import Coordinator
Location: Hayes
Hours: M-F 09:00-17:30
Salary: Up to £32,000 DEO

We are recruiting for an Air Freight Import Operator for our client based in Hayes. The ideal candidate will be fully conversant in all aspects of Air Import operations and have a strong customs background, ensuring smooth and efficient transportation of goods from origin to destination. You will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to offer top class customer satisfaction. This role is about 80% customs, so the ideal candidate will have to be comfortable with a high volume of clearances.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the shipment of goods via air freight
• Booking with Origin/Destination
• Customs clearance formalities - essential
• Job invoicing and costing
• Prepare, track, and manage all documentation related to freight shipments, air waybills, customs declarations and invoices
• Prepare and submit customs clearances
• Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years experience with a UK freight forwarder in air freight
• Customs experience - ESSENTIAL!
• The ability to problem solve and work effectively in a fast-paced environment and working to tight deadlines
• Crosstrade knowledge desirable

Benefits

• 20 days Holiday (plus Bank holidays) rising to 25 days with service
• Progression routes
• Length of service rewards
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Enhances occupational maternity pay
• Life assurance
• Retail discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Health cash plans

Why Join Us?

Be part of a globally recognized logistics company with opportunities for career growth and development. Work in a collaborative and supportive environment. Competitive salary and benefits package.

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