Air Freight Forwarder - Reed : Job Details

Do you have strong air import/export experience with a good understanding of dangerous goods & time-critical cargo procedures?

I am recruiting for an experienced Air Freight Operations Clerk for a repeat client close to Heathrow Airport, who specialises in in the transportation of hazardous/dangerous goods and time-sensitive shipments. My client serves both domestic and international customers and prides themselves on providing exemplary customer service. This is an office-based, Monday-Friday position, working from 8am-5pm with a 1-hour lunch break.

Main Responsibilities:

• Handling imports and exports for dangerous/hazardous goods as well as time-sensitive and temperature-controlled cargo
• Liaise with customers for all aspects of their shipments.
• Find solutions for highly regulated shipments mostly via Air, as well as some Road & Sea.
• Make import/export airline bookings.
• Handle customs compliance and declarations.
• Track shipments and provide timely updates.
• Handle customer invoicing and creditor invoice processing.

Key Requirements:

• Strong air freight operations experience, ideally within a freight forwarding company.
• Import/export experience
• Experience shipping dangerous goods, temperature-controlled or time-sensitive shipments.
• Driving license and access to own vehicle (essential)
• Customs handling experience (ideal)
• Experience using Sequoia or other similar freight systems

Benefits & Package: 

• Salary of £30,000-£34,000 per annum 
• Generous multi-commission structure 
• Mileage/car allowance after successful probation 
• Staff parking on site 
• Company pension scheme 
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays 
• Occasional national travel opportunities to meet with clients