Air Freight Operator

Air Freight Operator

£26,000 + bonus

Full time (Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00)

Hybrid – 1 day work from home

My client is recruiting for an Air Freight Operator, they specialise in providing urgent international freight movements for airlines & aircraft lessors. You will be able to support and tailor your services to meet clients specific needs across borders. The ideal candidate will have experience in export or imports.

Responsibilities

Manage air-freight activities for the company’s UK head office.
Oversee day-to-day export operations such as preparing airway bills (AWBs), arranging customs clearance, booking shipments, and liaising with international offices, agents, and customers.
Enter airway-bill details and all required customs documentation into internal systems.
The role covers both import and export by air; prior experience in one area is sufficient as long as you’re open to learning the other.
Experience with CargoWise is highly advantageous.

Experience/skills

Applicants should demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
Foster a cooperative mindset and expect team members to maintain a professional, positive approach when interacting with both clients and colleagues.
Comprehensive training will be offered to the successful candidate where required, including support across different transport modes and trade lanes.

Benefits

25 days holiday after probation

Optional 1 day per week work from home

Staff insurance cover (AXA currently) after 1 year of working