Position: Air Freight Operator
Location: Colnbrook
Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Salary: up to £35,000 (DEO)
We are recruiting for our client, who has been in global logistics for over 25 years and specialises in urgent air shipments to full-vessel charters, with a strong focus on ensuring timely delivery. They are a multi-modal forwarder and seek to add to their team. The ideal candidate will have a background in air freight import operations and will offer training on exports and other modes of freight.
*You must be able to drive and have your car for this role*
Your key responsibilities as an Air Freight Operator:
1. Complete start-to-finish consignments
2. Building strong working relationships with clients/shipping lines & agents, good negotiation skills and attention to detail are essential for this role.
3. Provide freight rates, quotes and pricing solutions for customers
4. Liaise with overseas agents, shipping lines, merchant haulage and various carriers
5. Track and update delivery statuses in the company's system and provide regular updates to clients
6. Completion of customs procedures
7. Ensure compliance with import regulations and trade compliance laws
8. You must have experience working with a UK based freight forwarder