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Air Import Operator

ALS Recruiting Solutions
Posted a day ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Feltham, Greater London TW13 4DH

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The position is for an Air Import Operator at a progressive freight forwarder, focusing on managing import shipments from global origins.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role within the freight forwarding industry.
  • The job involves excellent customer service, customs knowledge, and communication with shipping lines and transport companies.
  • The salary ranges from £32,000 to £40,000, depending on experience, with bonuses paid biannually and additional benefits such as paid overtime and 25 days of holiday.
  • The working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, in a busy and dynamic environment that encourages development and progression.

Air Import Operator - Freight Forwarder

Progressive Freight Forwarder looking to add an Air Import Operator to their team, busy, exciting working environment promoting development and progression!

Job Description

  • The position would be a complete start to finish role, to include but not limited to:
  • Arranging import shipments from worldwide origins.
  • Arranging collections with selected transport companies.
  • Liaising with clients and other branches,sales departments, hauliers, etc.
  • Providing excellent customer service to import customers.
  • Handling order traces, checking BOLs, AWBs, commercial invoices, processing pre-alerts from overseas offices.
  • Good negotiating skills.
  • An in-depth customs knowledge and the ability to complete import customs entries
  • Experience at communicating with shipping lines, airlines and transport companies.

Candidate Specification

  • Minimum 2 years experience in a similar function in the freight forwarding industry.
  • Team player together with ability to work on own initiative.
  • Tactfully handle customer queries / excellent telephone manner.
  • Stay calm and focused under pressure.
  • Willingness to work occasional overtime.
  • Understanding of ocean imports would be an advantage.

Package

  • Basic Salary 32k - 40k (dependent on experience)
  • Bonus paid 2x annually
  • 37.5 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday 0900-1730hrs
  • Paid overtime
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Freight Forwarding
  • Import Operations
  • Customs Regulations
  • Freight
  • Customer Service
  • Air Freight
  • Ocean Transportation
  • Customs Clearance

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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.