Air Freight Operator

YOUR ROLE Our International Freight Forwarding team based in Manchester have an exciting opportunity for a practiced Air Export Operator where you will support with end-to-end export operational activities, ensuring work is completed efficiently and effectively. This pivotal role will see you working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO? Reporting into the Air Freight Team Leader you will work within the exports team where you will focus on:

• Arrange shipments for customers following quotations and requests.
• Manage customer shipments and arrange for collections.
• Provide customers with shipment delivery updates.
• Book all shipments with approved suppliers.
• Handle transshipment cargo requests.
• Complete all MAWB documentation as required.
• Complete customs entries in accordance with HMRC and company rules and regulations.
• Liaise with approved suppliers and handling agents.
• Provide support with costings, quotations and invoices when required.
• Manage multiple shared inboxes, resolving queries in a timely manner.
• Support imports operational activities as and when required.
• Support with ad-hoc requests.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Proven air export experience, ideally within a similar role.
• Previous experience of working within an air freight or freight forwarding operation.
• Knowledge of import customs operations would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• IT Literate experience in using MS packages, particularly outlook.
• Proven experience of Cargowise would be desirable.
• Natural problem-solving skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Team Player.

Due to the nature of the role and customer security clearance it is essential for the successful candidate to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 5 years. WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER? With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role. ABOUT TOMORROW We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.