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Export 4 days on 4 days off Operator - Contract

Freightserve
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Feltham, Greater London TW13 4DH

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Freightserve recruitment is seeking an Export Operator for a major Freight Forwarder located in the Heathrow area.
  • The role involves managing exports from start to finish, including arranging shipments, booking with airlines, and completing customs entries.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of freight forwarding experience and possess in-depth knowledge of the air industry and export documentation.
  • The position offers a flexible work schedule of 4 days on and 4 days off, with working hours from 08:00 to 20:00.
  • Salary details are not specified in the job listing, but strong customer service skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Export Operator for a major Freight Forwarder based in the Heathrow area.

Job Purpose:

To complete exports from start to finish working in the operations team

Key responsibilities:

  • Arrange shipments as per customer instructions following customer SOP/Quotation
  • Open job files as per customers and arrange collections
  • Book all shipments will the airline
  • Handle tie ups by ensuring secure cargo and handover to transport.
  • Complete the MAWB’s - IATA, B2B & CONSOLIDATIONS
  • Pre alert the customer and network
  • Complete customs entries in accordance to compliance of HMRC
  • Liase with airlines and handling agents
  • Complete customs only for customers within KPI
  • Manage multiple shared mailboxes
  • Resolve queries in a timely manner to ensure shipment uplift
  • To be able to follow customer SOP’s
  • Support other areas of the operation when needed
  • Air Import customs knowledge advantageous
  • Operational Finance (Costing and Invoicing)
  • Flexible and Adaptive approach
  • Customer Focused at all times

Minimum Requirements:-

  • Min 3 years freight forwarding experience
  • In depth knowledge of air industry and customer requirements
  • Export documentation start to finish
  • Good customs knowledge
  • Mailbox management
  • Good organisation and ability to prioritise with team and meet deadlines
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Works well under pressure

Working hours are; 4 days on 4 days off - 0800 - 2000

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.

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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.