Job Details

Freightserve-recruitment-are-looking-for-an-Airfreight-Operator-for-a-busy- - - - - - - - - well-established-Freight-Forwarder-based-in-the-Windsor-area.

We-are-seeking-an-organized,-articulate,-and-proactive-Air-Freight-Forwarder-to-join-our-international-logistics-team.-The-Operator-within-our-air-freight-division-coordinates- Expedited-and-Next-Flight-Out-(NFO)-movements-via-air-and-domestic-networks.-This- position-is-responsible-for-interpreting-detailed-shipping-instructions-and-adhering-to- client-specific-protocols-during-the-execution-of-export,-import-and-domestic-transit.-In-this- role,-overall,-you-will-coordinate-end-to-end-export-and-import-air-cargo-movements,-ensure-compliant-customs-clearance,-and-manage-seamless-freight-transit-in-line-with-local-legislation.-The-ideal-candidate- possesses-strong-operational-experience,-exceptional-communication-skills-across-diverse-stakeholders,-and-a-sharp-eye-for-detail-to-prevent-border-delays-and-keep-clients- fully-informed-at-every-stage.

Key-Responsibilities

Manage-import-and-export-air-freight-movements-from-origin-to-final-UK-delivery,- securing-cargo-allocations-and-negotiating-rates-with-major-commercial-airlines-and- cargo-carriers.

Deliver-clear,-timely,-and-concise-updates-to-clients,-airline-representatives,-overseas- agents,-and-hauliers.-Convey-complex-logistics-details,-routing-options,-ad-hoc-cost- requests-and-potential-transit-delays-to-manage-customer-expectations-effectively.

Prepare-and-review-vital-transport-documentation,-including-House-and-Master-Air-Waybills-(HAWB-&-MAWB),-commercial-invoices,-packing-lists,-Certificates-of-Origin-and- Carnet.-Utilizing-an-external-customs-broker-for-final-customs-clearance.

Maintain-strong-relationships-with-airlines,-ground-handling-agents-(GHAs),-and-UK- road-transport-partners-for-efficient-airport-transfers-and-final-mile-deliveries.

Cost-Control-&-Invoicing:-Audit-airline-and-supplier-invoices-against-agreed-tariffs

Ensure-full-compliance-with-HMRC-customs-regulations,-CAA-(Civil-Aviation-Authority)- air-security-requirements,-and-BIFA-Standard-Trading-Conditions.

Qualifications-&-Essential-Skills

Outstanding-written-and-verbal-communication-skills-in-English.-Ability-to-maintain-a-c alm,-professional-tone-when-handling-urgent-operational-issues,-negotiating-rates,-or- resolving-client-escalations.

Direct-experience-in-air-freight-forwarding-within-a-UK-freight-forwarding-or-logistics- business.

Solid-working-knowledge-of-CDS-/-HMRC-procedures,-BIFA-terms,-and-IATA-guidelines.

Dangerous-Goods-(DG)-certificate-or-willingness-to-undertake-training.

Experience-with-freight-forwarding-operating-systems-and-other-tools.

Working-hours-are-Monday-Friday-(Some-flexibility-will-be-needed)

As-an-agency-we-are-fast-becoming-the-number-one-Freight-specialist-in-the-UK.-We- have-a-fast-growing-reputation-with-most-Freight-related-companies.-Freightserve-has- been-established-since-1992-working-within-the-Freight-Forwarding-and-Shipping- industry.