Air Freight Compliance Manager

We’re looking for a proactive and detail‑driven Airfreight Compliance Manager to join our team at Heathrow. Sitting at the heart of our warehouse and transport operations, you will play a vital role in ensuring full compliance across Aviation Security, Health & Safety, HMRC ETSF requirements and quality standards. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, collaboration, and maintaining the highest operational standards. If you’re passionate about creating a safe, secure and compliant environment - and want to make a real impact across a fast‑paced logistics operation - this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain full compliance with Aviation Security regulations, acting as site lead for CAA correspondence, inspections and training.
• Oversee staff AvSec training, screening compliance, CCTV reviews and ongoing record management.
• Lead HMRC ETSF compliance, ensuring accurate record creation, status control and bonded goods release.
• Drive Health & Safety standards through risk assessments, safety tours, investigations and audits.
• Support ISO accreditations, document control and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage facilities compliance including planned and reactive maintenance, contractor control and statutory checks.
• Deliver safety inductions and support training for warehouse and transport staff.
• Promote a culture of best practice, challenging unsafe behaviours and guiding teams on compliance.
• Report daily, weekly and monthly compliance findings, risks and actions to management.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong understanding of AvSec regulations, HMRC ETSF rules, H&S legislation and quality standards.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to spot risks early and maintain accurate records.
• Confident decision‑maker with sound judgement in safety‑critical situations.
• Skilled communicator able to influence teams and work effectively with regulators, SHEQ, HR and operations.
• Organised and reliable, able to manage multiple audits, checks and reporting deadlines.
• Calm, resilient and professional when under pressure or facing regulatory scrutiny.
• A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and problem‑solving.
• A strong team player who leads through example and supports others through knowledge sharing.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: We value your skills and commitment.
• Discretionary Bonus: Because your hard work deserves to be rewarded.
• Pension Scheme: We've got your future covered.
• Annual Salary Review: Your growth matters to us.
• Free Eye Test and up to £69 Vouchers towards Glasses: Taking care of your vision.
• Interest-Free Company Loan: We're here to support you.
• Free On-Site Parking: Convenient and hassle-free.
• Referral Bonus £750: Spread the word and earn some extra cash.
• Flu Jabs Annually: Stay healthy, on us.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work: Embrace sustainable transport.
• Flexible Career Pathway: Grow with us!
• Supply Chain Academy: We create, deliver and manage learning that strengthens our organisation and the wider supply chain.
• Enhanced Holiday Scheme: we believe loyalty should be rewarded.
• Apprenticeships: Earn while you learn we offer apprenticeships that build talent in vital areas like technology, people, finance, operations and much more.
• Private Health Care: We are committed to your wellbeing.