Job description My client based in Hounslow are looking for a talented individual to join their team. They are looking for an airfreight operations specialist who strives to deliver high quality outcomes and is looking for a new opportunity, with a view to grow in the company. The operations staff control shipments from door to door during import and export air freight procedures. A positive mindset is crucial to the business, but they must also be motivated and want to be part of a specialised team of Dangerous Goods Airfreight Specialists. Duties will include:

• Managing agents and customers directly.
• Sequoia experience is advantageous
• Liaising with customers for every aspect of their shipment.
• Finding solutions by Air, Road & Sea for highly regulated shipments.
• Making export airline bookings with airlines.
• Tracking shipments and providing updates.
• Customer invoicing and creditor invoice processing in a timely manner.
• Collection and delivery of freight
• Assisting with packing, documentation, driving, warehousing and other tasks from time to time.
• Handling/Lifting packages up to 30kg

The successful applicant:

• Must have knowledge of Airfreight Operations with a Freight Forwarder.
• DG accredited would be an advantage.
• Computer literacy MS Word, MS Excel and Gmail.
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail and be able to work independently as well as working within a team environment.

Job Type: Full-time Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Logistics: 2 years (Required)
• DG : 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Drivers license (Required)
• IATA Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

• In person

Job Type: Full-time Pay: 

• £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

 Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Airfreight Operations: 2 years (required)
• Hazmat: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• IATA DG BY AIR CERTIFICATE (preferred)

Work Location: In person Reference ID: Airfreight Operations specialist