Air Import Operator

Jobs4; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Now Group are partnering with a globally recognised freight and logistics organisation to recruit an experienced Air Import Operator for their Heathrow operation. This temporary role offers a strong potential for permanent opportunities and immediate start.

The successful candidate will manage end-to-end air import shipments from booking to final departure, handle import documentation, and liaise with airlines and forwarders in a fast-paced international environment. Staines location.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within air import operations or freight forwarding.
• Strong understanding of air freight documentation and customs/import procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced import environment.
• Experience using logistics systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end air import shipments from booking through to final departure
• Prepare and process import documentation including Air Waybills (AWBs), customs entries, and shipping instructions
• Coordinate with airlines, freight forwarders, and handling agents to ensure smooth Import movement
• Ensure full compliance with international trade regulations and aviation security standards
• Monitor shipment progress and proactively resolve any operational delays
• Provide timely updates to customers and internal stakeholders
• Maintain accurate data across internal systems

Skills

Air import operations

Freight forwarding

Air freight documentation

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

Job Description

Right Now Group are proud to be partnering with a globally recognised freight and logistics organisation to recruit experienced Air Import Operators for their busy Heathrow operation. This temporary position offers a strong potential for a permanent opportunity. The ideal candidate will have solid air export experience looking to further develop their export career within a fast-paced international environment.

If you have hands-on export operational knowledge and enjoy managing shipments from booking through to departure, this is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing air export team.

Location: Staines
Pay Rate: 16.41 per hour
Hours: Monday - Friday standard office hours 37.5

Start: Immediate start available

Key Responsibilities - Air Import Operator

• Manage end-to-end air import shipments from booking through to final departure
• Prepare and process import documentation including Air Waybills (AWBs), customs entries, and shipping instructions
• Coordinate with airlines, freight forwarders, and handling agents to ensure smooth Import movement
• Ensure full compliance with international trade regulations and aviation security standards
• Monitor shipment progress and proactively resolve any operational delays
• Provide timely updates to customers and internal stakeholders
• Maintain accurate data across internal systems

The Successful Air Import Operator Will Have

• Proven experience within air import operations or freight forwarding
• Strong understanding of air freight documentation and customs/import procedures
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced import environment
• Experience using logistics systems