Senior Air Export/Import Operator

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior Export/Import Operator to join their established and growing team based in Colnbrook.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced freight forwarding professional with strong air import and export knowledge.

Location: Colnbrook

Salary: £38,000 per annum (depending on experience and knowledge)

IMPORTANT: Strong Air Freight import and export experience is ESSENTIAL for this role. Previous Dangerous Goods experience is also ESSENTIAL.

Experience across sea and road freight would be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing export and import shipments from start to finish
• Handling Dangerous Goods shipments and ensuring all procedures and regulations are followed
• Completing customs entries and ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations
• Liaising with airlines, customers, overseas agents and internal departments
• Preparing, checking and processing all relevant shipping documentation
• Monitoring shipment progress and proactively resolving operational issues
• Ensuring high levels of customer service and operational efficiency

Requirements:

• Proven experience in freight operations, covering both imports and exports
• ESSENTIAL: Previous experience handling Dangerous Goods within air freight
• Strong industry knowledge and freight forwarding operational experience
• Experience completing customs entries
• Good understanding of HMRC customs procedures and compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple shipments in a busy environment
• Own vehicle required due to the office location

If you have strong freight import/export experience and essential Dangerous Goods experience, and you're looking for your next opportunity within freight forwarding, we'd love to hear from you.