Heathrow Personnel
Our client, a leading global logistics provider, is seeking an experienced Air Export Operator to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a freight forwarding professional looking to develop their career within a well-established and highly respected organisation.
As an Air Export Operator, you will be responsible for managing air export shipments from start to finish, ensuring all movements are completed efficiently and in line with customer requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating export shipments from collection through to final departure.
- Booking cargo with airlines and managing shipment schedules.
- Preparing and processing all export documentation, including MAWBs, B2B and consolidation shipments.
- Completing accurate export customs declarations in accordance with HMRC regulations.
- Following customer SOPs and maintaining high levels of service delivery.
- Providing customers with regular updates throughout the shipment lifecycle, from collection through to arrival.
- Liaising with airlines, suppliers, customs authorities and internal departments to ensure smooth operational performance.
- Managing shipments with both operational and financial accountability.
About You
The successful candidate will have previous experience within air exports and freight forwarding and be confident managing shipments in a fast-paced environment.
You will also possess:
- Proven experience in air export operations.
- Strong knowledge of export documentation and customs procedures.
- Experience completing export customs declarations.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with customers and suppliers.
- A proactive approach to problem solving and customer service.
- Good IT skills, including experience using freight forwarding systems such as CargoWise
- 4 on / 4 off day shift pattern, providing an excellent work-life balance.
- Competitive annual leave entitlement.
- Holiday purchase scheme.
- Pension and life assurance.
- Employee benefits platform offering discounts across retail, travel and hospitality brands.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
- The chance to join one of the world's leading logistics providers.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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