At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage air export shipments, ensuring efficient completion and compliance with customer requirements.
- Company: Join a leading global logistics provider known for its respected position in the industry.
- Benefits: Opportunity to develop your career within a well-established organisation.
- Other info: Role involves managing both operational and financial aspects of shipments.
- Why this job: Ideal for freight forwarding professionals seeking growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in air export operations and strong knowledge of customs procedures required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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.
Air Export Operator employer: Heathrow Personnel
As an Import & Export Freight Apprentice, you will thrive in a supportive and dynamic work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our company fosters a collaborative culture where you will receive comprehensive training, gain hands-on experience in international freight operations, and build valuable relationships across various departments. Located in a vibrant area, we offer unique opportunities to engage with diverse clients and partners, making your apprenticeship both meaningful and rewarding.
