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Air Freight Operator

ALS Recruiting Solutions
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role of Air Freight Operator - Import/Export is located in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, and offers a hybrid working model.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £32,000 to £40,000, depending on experience.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with a leading freight forwarder, with mandatory import experience.
  • Responsibilities include managing air freight operations, quoting and pricing, and maintaining client relationships throughout the shipment process.
  • Perks of the job include 20 to 25 days of holiday, annual salary reviews, an attractive pension scheme, and private healthcare benefits.

Role: Air Freight Operator - Import/ ExportLocation: Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham (Hybrid)Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 (DOE)Perks:

  • 20 days holiday, rising to 25 days on 1 year completion
  • Annual Salary Review
  • Attractive pension scheme
  • Tangible progression opportunities
  • Company benefits including private healthcare, cycle to work scheme, onsite parking

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for completion of Air Freight Operations (Pred Imports) from Start to Finish
  • Quoting and Pricing, ensuring best rates are secured
  • Liaising with shippers, hauliers, carriers
  • Key account management - responsible for managing accounts from booking to deliveries
  • Arranging for the timely and accurate documentation of shipments
  • Completing custom documentations
  • Creating and maintaining strong relationship with clients, ensuring all inquires are dealt with

Requirements:

  • 2+ years experience working with a leading freight forwarder
  • Import experience is mandatory
  • Awareness of all aspects of shipment process from Start to Finish
  • Can collaborate with the customer to provide the best service available
  • Able to reach all deadlines within the time constraints provided
  • Confident and effective communication skills (verbal and via email), with the ability to build relationships with customers

If you have the right skillset and experience for this opportunity, apply today!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.