Airfreight Operator

Right Now Group are recruiting for an Airfreight Operator to join a leading logistics provider based in Colnbrook, near Heathrow.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced airfreight professional with a strong bias toward air export operations. You'll be managing shipments from start to finish, including pricing, customer communication, and customs clearance - within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Experience handling perishables is beneficial but not essential.

You will be primarily focused on air export operations but will also assist with imports when required. This is a start-to-finish role involving quotations, bookings, documentation, and clearance for time-sensitive shipments, ensuring smooth and efficient movement throughout the supply chain.

• Handle air export shipments from origin to destination, including bookings and documentation

• Support air import functions when required

• Liaise daily with clients, airlines, and overseas agents

• Prepare and submit customs declarations (NES/CHIEF)

• Produce competitive spot quotes and pricing

• Track and monitor shipments, proactively updating customers

• Ensure documentation accuracy (AWB, MUCR, DUCR, etc.) and timely invoicing

• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure efficient operations

• 2+ years' experience in airfreight forwarding, ideally with a focus on exports

• Experience in handling perishable cargo is a plus, but not required

• Confident managing start-to-finish operational processes

• Skilled in completing customs declarations and working to tight deadlines

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Organised, accurate, and solutions-focused

• Proficient in systems such as CNS, CHIEF, Destin8, or similar

• Location: Colnbrook, near Heathrow

• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience)

• Shift: Sunday to Thursday

• Hours: 09:00 - 17:30 (fully office-based)

• Annual Leave: 30 days per year (inclusive of bank holidays)

• Additional Information: Permanent role within a growing team, with genuine progression opportunities. Immediate start available.