Air Freight Export Coordinator- Office-Based | £30,000+ (DOE) | Permanent, Full-Time
Advertised by Permstop the permanent recruitment division of the AVTAV Group
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About the Role:
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established independent freight forwarder specialising in air freight. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Air Freight Export Coordinator to join their close-knit operations team. This is a hands-on, end-to-end operational role ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, values stability, and wants to be part of a supportive and professional environment for the long term.
What We're Looking For:
This role is best suited to a candidate who has built solid, consistent experience within a small to medium-sized freight forwarding environment and is genuinely happy operating in a hands-on operations position. If you are someone who has held stable roles, has strong start-to-finish air freight export experience, and is looking to settle into a company where you can grow steadily this is the opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities:
? End-to-end coordination of air freight export shipments
? Booking freight directly with airlines and overseas agents
? Preparing and checking air freight documentation HAWB, MAWB, invoices, packing lists and DG where applicable
? Liaising with customers, airlines, handlers and overseas partners
? Monitoring flights and proactively managing delays
? Accurate job costing and file completion
? Supporting time-critical and urgent shipments when required
Requirements:
? 15 years of experience in air freight operations within a freight forwarding environment
? Strong start-to-finish knowledge of air export processes
? Consistent employment history stability and commitment are important to our client
? Background within a small to medium-sized freight forwarder preferred
? Lives within a reasonable commute of the office
? Organised, detail-focused and reliable
? Confident communicator with customers and suppliers
? Able to work independently and manage priorities effectively
Desirable Skills:
? Import experience (air or sea) a bonus
? European road freight experience a bonus
? Experience with e-Customs or freight management software
? Experience handling AOG, pharma or time-critical freight
? Dangerous Goods (DG) knowledge or certification
What's on Offer:
? £30,000+ per annum dependent on experience
? Company pension
? Private medical insurance
? Gym membership
? On-site parking
? Supportive, professional team in a growing independent forwarder
? Opportunity to develop and take on greater responsibility over time
Please Note: This is an office-based role only. xsngvjr Remote or hybrid working is not available for this position.
How to Apply: If you have consistent air freight export experience and are looking for a stable, long-term role within a great team, we'd love to hear from you.