Global Air Freight Operator – End-to-End Shipments

White Recruitment Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

White Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Air Freight Operator to join its Midlands team. The role covers managing air freight shipments from booking to delivery, handling import and export operations, and liaising with overseas agents, airlines, and customers.

You will work with an established international freight forwarding business known for its global reach and specialist cargo expertise, offering a varied workload and opportunities to develop within a growing international

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an air freight operations role.
• Good understanding of the end-to-end air freight forwarding process.
• Experience handling import and/or export shipments.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple shipments simultaneously.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Managing air freight shipments from initial booking through to final delivery.
• Handling both import and export air freight operations.
• Liaising with overseas agents, airlines, hauliers and customers.
• Preparing and checking all relevant shipping documentation.
• Obtaining rates, arranging bookings and negotiating with suppliers.
• Monitoring shipments and proactively resolving any operational issues.
• Ensuring customs requirements and compliance procedures are followed.
• Providing customers with regular shipment updates and maintaining excellent service levels.
• Managing invoicing and ensuring shipments are accurately costed.

Skills

Air freight experience

End-to-end process

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Problem-solving

Customer service

Job description

White Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Air Freight Operator to join its Midlands team. The role covers managing air freight shipments from booking to delivery, handling import and export operations, and liaising with overseas agents, airlines, and customers.

You will work with an established international freight forwarding business known for its global reach and specialist cargo expertise, offering a varied workload and opportunities to develop within a growing international