Airfreight Manager

Hireful Ltd; Antrim; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Development opportunities

Company events

Wellbeing initiatives

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Hireful Ltd is seeking an experienced Airfreight Manager to own and grow the developing airfreight function within an established logistics group.

You will shape processes and SOPs, oversee day-to-day operations, build customer relationships, drive commercial growth, ensure compliance with IATA and Dangerous Goods rules, and lead a developing airfreight team with a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within airfreight operations or management.
• Current IATA certification and Dangerous Goods certification.
• Track record of business development and client relationship management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Good commercial awareness including costs, pricing and profitability.
• Knowledge of customs, trade compliance or multimodal logistics would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of the developing airfreight function, identifying opportunities to grow volumes, develop new business and strengthen existing customer relationships.
• Building effective processes and SOPs while overseeing day-to-day operations, performance and service delivery.
• Working closely with Customs and Trade Compliance to ensure shipments meet IATA, Dangerous Goods and international regulatory requirements.
• Leading, motivating and developing the airfreight team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Managing costs, budgets and profitability while negotiating competitive rates and service agreements with carriers and suppliers.
• Monitoring market developments and identifying opportunities to expand the airfreight proposition and introduce additional supply chain solutions.

Skills

Airfreight operations

Leadership

Business development

Customer relationship management

Freight forwarding knowledge

Commercial awareness

Education

IATA certification

Dangerous Goods certification

Job description

What if your next Airfreight Manager role gave you the chance to build the function, rather than simply manage it? This is an opportunity to take ownership of a developing airfreight operation, shape how it works, grow the customer base and create the foundations for long-term commercial success within an established logistics group.

Location: County Antrim, onsite, with the role commutable from Ballymena, Antrim, Newtownabbey, Ballyclare, Ballynure, Crumlin, Carrickfergus, Larne, Lisburn, Belfast and surrounding areas.

Salary: Competitive, with an excellent benefits package including 33 days’ annual leave (28 plus bank holidays), Health Cash Plan, EAP, ongoing development opportunities, company events, wellbeing initiatives and free onsite parking.

What will you be doing?

• Taking ownership of the developing airfreight function, identifying opportunities to grow volumes, develop new business and strengthen existing customer relationships.
• Building effective processes and SOPs while overseeing day-to-day operations, performance and service delivery.
• Working closely with Customs and Trade Compliance to ensure shipments meet IATA, Dangerous Goods and international regulatory requirements.
• Leading, motivating and developing the airfreight team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Managing costs, budgets and profitability while negotiating competitive rates and service agreements with carriers and suppliers.
• Monitoring market developments and identifying opportunities to expand the airfreight proposition and introduce additional supply chain solutions.

What you'll bring ...

• Proven experience within airfreight operations or management, supported by strong international freight forwarding knowledge.
• Current IATA certification and valid Dangerous Goods certification.
• A demonstrable track record of business development, customer relationship management and commercial growth.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the confidence to establish processes and lead a developing function.
• Good commercial awareness, including an understanding of costs, pricing and profitability.
• Knowledge of customs, trade compliance or multimodal logistics would be advantageous.

Ready to build something with real potential?

If you’re an experienced Airfreight professional who wants more than a role overseeing an established operation, this is an opportunity to shape the function, build the team, develop the customer base and influence its commercial direction. You’ll have the opportunity to put your own stamp on the operation while working within the support and infrastructure of an established logistics group.

28 days leave plus BH , Health Cash Plan, Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), L & D opportunities, Free on-site parking, A supportive company culture with regular events, activities and wellbeing initiatives.