Airfreight Manager

hireful; Dickeystown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Health plan

EAP

Development opportunities

Company events

Wellbeing initiatives

Free parking

Job summary

hireful is recruiting an Airfreight Manager to take ownership of a developing airfreight function in County Antrim, onsite, with the role commutable from nearby towns. You will grow volumes, build robust processes and lead a developing team within an established logistics group.

The role requires IATA certification and a valid Dangerous Goods certification, plus a proven track record in international freight forwarding and strong client relationship management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within airfreight operations or management.
• Current IATA certification and valid Dangerous Goods certification.
• Demonstrable track record of business development and commercial growth.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of the developing airfreight function and growing volumes.
• Building processes and SOPs while overseeing day-to-day operations and service delivery.
• Working with Customs and Trade Compliance to meet international regulations.
• Leading and developing the airfreight team and driving continuous improvement.
• Managing costs, budgets and profitability while negotiating rates with carriers.
• Monitoring market developments and expanding airfreight offerings.

Skills

Airfreight operations

Leadership

Business development

Customer relationship management

Cost management

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.