Our Client is a leading global logistics provider, offering worldwide freight and logistics solutions. Due to increased demand they are currently looking for an experienced Air Freight Operator to join their team in Dartford.
As Air Freight Operator, you will become a key member of an operations team, actively involved in managing imports and export shipments from start to finish. You will be responsible for arranging shipments by the air freight. You will be hands on with every aspect of the forwarding process, ensuring the customer receives the highest level of service, and that they receive their goods safely and on-time.
Air Freight Operator duties include:
- Working to strict deadlines to coordinate Worldwide multimodal imports and exports with end to end responsibility (including collections, airline bookings, liaising with overseas agents/customers until delivered).
- Strong customer relationships to understand requirements and always deliver excellent customer service.
- Airline booking and processing relevant import/export documentation including AWB's, CMR's and BOL's.
- Submitting Import & Export Customs entries
- Liaising effectively and building close relationships with supply chain colleagues
- Quotations, pricing and invoicing clients.
We're keen to speak to people who have experience within the freight forwarding industry. Good operational know-how of import and export procedures is essential. Being trained in dangerous goods would also be a distinct advantage.
This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm.
The successful Air Freight Operator will be offered up to £31,000 in line with skills and experience.
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