Air Exports Operator

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL. We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport.

YOUR ROLE

CEVA Logistics are seeking an experienced Air Freight Export Operator to join our team and play a key role in managing air export operations from start to finish. The successful candidate will ensure all export shipments are handled efficiently, comply with regulatory standards, and deliver the highest levels of customer satisfaction. This role is essential in maintaining operational continuity, supporting business growth, and providing exceptional service to our clients.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• You will manage air export shipments from start to finish, arranging collections, booking cargo with airlines, and following customer SOPs to ensure smooth operational activities.
• You will prepare all required export documentation, including MAWBs, business to business and consolidation shipments, while also completing accurate export customs declarations in line with HMRC standards.
• You will keep customers informed at each milestone from pick up to arrival and work closely with airlines, suppliers, and internal teams to keep operations on track.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

To be successful in your application you will be a confident air export professional with solid experience in freight forwarding, someone who can handle export documentation, customs declarations, and airline bookings with accuracy and pace. You will thrive in a busy environment, communicate clearly with customers and partners, and stay proactive when issues arise. You will have strong organisation skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to own your shipments, operationally and financially.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands.

You will be IT literate able to use freight systems such as Cargowise. Due to the nature of the role and security clearance requirements it is essential for the successful candidate to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status. Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland.