Our client, a well-respected market leader in providing international freight forwarding and logistics solutions for high value goods, are recruiting for a talented Air Import Operator to join their team at offices in the London, Heathrow area.

This is a new role to join a new freight forwarding team at offices in Feltham. An exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding organisation with a vision to further establish its global leading position within the industry.

On Offer:

• A fantastic opportunity to join a leading Multi-National logistics specialist that places a very strong emphasis on high service quality, flexibility, timeliness, responsiveness, and accurate solutions to customers needs.
• An opportunity to service prestigious clients by providing logistics support for high value goods such as jewellery and luxury goods
• Competitive Salary in line with skills and experience
• Benefits include: 22 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• Working hours 9am – 6pm, Monday to Friday

Main Purpose of the Role:

The role involves being in charge of arranging air import shipments and customs brokerage of high value goods based on clients’ requirements.  

Duties and Responsibilities of the Air Import Operator:

• Plan and manage air freight import shipments according to customer needs.
• Issue MAWB & HAWB.
• Prepare and submit customs documentation, including import declarations, import  licenses and CITES.
• Communicate with clients and internal teams to provide updates on shipment status and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Support other members of the import team as needed to ensure smooth operations.
• Update shipping files.
• Liaise with airlines in a professional manner in order to meet operational requirements and maintain up-to-date schedule information and shipment status reports
• Ensure all quality controls procedures are updated and adhered to

To Be Considered:

• Proven experience in air freight forwarding / logistics is a must, preferably specialised in the movement of high value goods.
• Possess a positive and professional customer focus and can-do attitude.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Works well under pressure and is able to multitask in a fast paced setting
• Knowledge of customs regulations and import procedures required
• Knowledge of AS400/SAP/MS Office is preferable.
• Knowledge of CDS for customs purposes is desirable.
• No criminal convictions – subject to full DBS check.

For full details, please contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry