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We are working with a Medium/Large Forwarder who have an exciting opportunity for Air Export Operator. Working the following days - Perishables experience advantage. 1 Air Export Operator Sunday to Thursday 9am-5.30pm Role involves. Start to Finish Exports, working within a team environment, providing high standard Customer Service.Perishables experience Advantage Taking on new shipments. Making bookings with Airlines. Monitoring the joint email box. Completing Export customs entries. Completing Quotations Dealing with collections. Completing HAWB and MAWB Supporting the Supervisor. Liaising with overseas branches and internal customers. Review all customer booking instructions ensuring that all are followed. Raising sales invoices accurately within agreed KPI timescales. Experience. Previous Air Export experience required Start to Finish experience including good customs.Any Perishable experience advantage. Good Educations. Previous Customer service experience. Good Knowledge of MS Office and Outlook. Team Player. 30 days holidays including Bank Hols.Salary depends on experience. If you do not hear from us within 7 days, then you application has been unsuccessful.

Our client based near Heathrow is looking to add an Air & Sea Operations Co-ordinator to their expanding team Monday - Friday This role will be an integral part of our freight logistics team. Responsible for aspects of air & sea freight exports and imports and help to develop our in house freight forwarding department. Key Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate and manage the full cycle of export and import shipments across multiple transport modes (air, sea). Completing MAWB & HAWB's Negotiate rates with carriers and suppliers, ensuring the best possible prices and service levels. Provide accurate quotations and pricing for shipments. Organise and arrange collections and deliveries Handle all necessary documentation for customs clearance, compliance, and shipment tracking. Liaise with clients, carriers, and overseas agents to ensure smooth and timely delivery of goods. Arranging A-Z of export shipments globally Creating job file on in house system, keeping accurate and detailed records Develop effective relationships with customers and suppliers for an effective and efficient service and communicating with clients regarding their shipment progress Sending proof of exports/imports to clients Support and cover import processes Communicating with sales and operations team throughout the day Provide administration assistance to team Provide assistance throughout the business as and when required Answering phones Experience/Skills required Previous experience in multimodal freight forwarding, with a focus on both export and imports Strong understanding of customs procedures and international shipping regulations. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines simultaneously. Operational and sales (business development) experience is an advantage Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy ASM Sequioa and CDS knowledge We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role. If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.

Our client are now looking for a talented Air Export Operator with dangerous goods experience who will deal with all aspects of Airfreight documentation, administration and coordination. You will work with IT systems and provide a high level of customer service. Responsibilities: Arrange Collection/ Bookings/ Cutting AWB's/ Customs Declarations etc. Communicate effectively with shippers, overseas agents and airlines General customer service, providing shipment updates etc. Book transportation Provide and deliver full airline references details on MAWB's Ensure Post flights are done the next working day Ensure accruals are loaded and files invoiced out Complete the "housekeeping duties" on a fair allocated basis Manage emails and general office duties To be successful: Previous experience is required You are Dangerous Good certified CDS knowledge is essential for this role You have worked for 5 years in the UK and no criminal record This is a permanent role based in Heathrow office with standard working hours - Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm Please send your CV to Kellie Buckley We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role. If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.

We are working with a Medium sized Freight Forwarder who has an exciting opportunity for an Air/Sea Import Operator. Our client is looking for a professional individual with solid experience with Air, Sea Imports start to finish experience, good CDS experience, along with 1st class customer service experience. Role Involves: Dealing with quotes requests. Setting up new accounts. Email management. Raising Customs Entries Dealing with all customs compliance. Issuing and correctly detailing collection and delivery notes. Arranging collections for Airline Sheds. Booking Deliveries in line with customer requirements. Dealing with all invoicing. Previous Import Air/ Sea experience required for the role. Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm with flexibility when needed. Salary depends on experience. If you have not heard from us within 7 days , then your application has been unsuccessful.

Our client is looking for an Airfreight Pricing Coordinator with previous experience within airfreight rates/pricing to join their team. Job summary To respond to customer and overseas partner pricing enquiries. To research and understand the inbound and outbound markets that are being promoted and to ensure that we have the best costs & sales tariffs to allow us to secure business with reasonable margins. To liaise and assist CDM, RGM and GTM departments and promote our services in accordance with the companies pricing strategy Overall responsibility To win new business through effective and timely pricing. To ensure that customers' requests are met with the optimum service levels and associated pricing. To produce tariffs for our overseas partners and to ensure that these tariffs are kept up to date and relevant. To provide sales with tariffs that can be distributed within the business and that can be used as templates for potential and existing clients. To monitor customer hit rates and ensure that we maintain or increase margins where possible. Follow up all quotes with customers to obtain feedback, adjusting pricing where possible to ensure we secure opportunities. General responsibilities Ensure that you comply with company policies. Always protect the interests of the business and escalate any areas of concern to the Airfreight Management team. Endeavour to ensure that quotes are secured in line with the pricing strategy agreed by management. To consider all service and pricing solutions proactively to secure the opportunity. Seek new carriers/routings that bring value to both the Company and its customers. Specific Responsibilities Acknowledge all customer quotes within 60 minutes with a holding message. Create tariffs for overseas partners, CRM, RGM and GTM teams. Follow up on all quotes directly with customer or via internal teams. Compare rates from OSP's where we have more than 1 in each location. Ensure that airline contract rates are kept up to date. Use Webcargo to register all customer & OSP quotations. Ensure that any quotes accepted comply strictly with our terms and conditions and accounting practices. Ensure good time management Monitor won/lost quotes on a weekly basis. Handover of secured jobs to the operations teams. Daily routines Always ensure professional communications with internal & external customers. Provide quote responses in line with KPI's Keep an accurate record of all quotes/tariffs Gather and evaluate market costs/conditions and share with the team. Quote & secure new business. Reporting Requirements Provide a weekly report of business quoted, won, or lost. All quotes to be completed with 24 hours if overseas contact required. Report concerns over success rate/strategy for specific customers or routes as required to management. Key performance standards All quotes to be acknowledged with 60 minutes. All quotes to be completed in full within 24 hours. Follow up 50% of quotes within 72 hours of quotation with the balance within 5 working days. The hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm Salary up to £35K We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.

Our client is looking for a "Cargo Reservations Agent" to join this busy small team locally based in LHR Candidate will provide best in class customer experience to our forwarding and airline customers, in order to maximise revenue opportunities & grow market share for our Airlines. Duties Handling correspondence received into the reservations e-mail inbox. Making bookings in our and our airline operating systems. Assisting the Reservations Manager & Supervisory/Lead Agent staff with new ideas and suggestions to achieve the Airlines targets by meeting all our deadlines, by operating efficiently and being responsible for completing the booking lists for their airline portfolio accurately and on time. This client will look at candidates with no experience, salary will reflect this The basic role includes Dealing with Booking Lists Producing the booking list for the airlines customer with priorities that take into consideration yield, budget and flown as booked targets on time. Post Flights Responsible for providing accurate post flights to all customers, both in the UK and abroad and chasing up offloads as well as reporting back within agreed timescales Reservations Make bookings with both the airlines reservation systems and our own operating system. Responding to all email queries Hours are 9 to 5.30pm Part of a small team of 5 people reporting into 1 Supervisor. Salary will be c£28.5k, less experience will reflect lower salary Please send your CV to Kellie Buckley We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role. If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.

We are looking for an Operations team leader to join a small Frowarder. Job Summary: As a Operations Team Leader at FSL, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to- day operations of the freight forwarding team, ensuring smooth and efficient transportation processes, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction, including time critical jobs. You will lead a team of professionals, coordinate with clients and vendors, and ensure that all shipments are handled in compliance with industry standards and regulations. Experience Minimum of 5 years in freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain management, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or team leadership role or experience handling time critical movements or AOG's. Aerospace and Aviation experience a bonus. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with both import and export operations. Familiarity with hazardous materials (HAZMAT) shipping & DG. Hours: Mon-Fri (9am - 17.30) with weekday coverage and weekends on a rota basis. Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 If you do not hear from us within 7 days, your application has been unsuccessful.

We're looking for a Freight Coordinator to join a leading Freight Forwarder! Export (90%), import (10%) Multi-modal: Mostly air freight, some road, and a little sea Both courier and cargo Criteria - must have: ok working 5 days on site (no remote) at Hayes living no more than 40-50 min away by transport or car not many CV gaps because we have to ask Aviation Security Training some export experience air freight especially wants to do courier. PERSONALITY: excellent communication skills proactive, fast-learner, autonomous Working hours: Mon-Fri 8h30am - 5h30pm - no overtime Location: Hayes Salary: £30K - £38K depending on experience If you do not hear from us within 7 days, your application is unsuccessful.

We have many excellent positions within Freight agents who are currently looking to add Import & Export clerks with Air Sea and Road knowledge to their busy teams. All positions are based around Heathrow and surrounding areas Whether you have experience in one of the modes above or knowledge in all we want to speak to you Ideal candidates will have previous Import and Export knowledge within a Freight forwarder, have great customer services and be PC literate Daily duties to include Arranging shipments Customs Entries Air, Sea and road operations Invoices Updating customers Please send your CV to Kellie Buckley for immediate interviews Attractive salaries and staff perks on offer (depending on experience)

Our client a small forwarder are looking for a candidate with some previous experience within an Import role. 80% Airfreight but also some Road and Seafreight. Willing to put their hand in at every opportunity and go above and beyond to support the Companies business verticals Handling aerospace, general cargo, AOG, hazardous and live animals. Experience of working in an import department, all aspects of a booking process from start to finish including Customs entries Opportunity to learn airfreight exports Computer literate with a clear understanding of Excel, Word and PowerPoint Understand a full range of Incoterms and current Customs Procedures Have a clear understanding of International Trade Regulations Have an exceptional understanding of Geography, Mathematics and Literacy Service & Engagement is non-negotiable - retaining and growing the existing customer base whilst ensuring exceptional customer service Have a willingness to learn and develop in a fast paced setting Multi modal experience preferable but Airfreight essential DG trained preferable Cargowise or Boxtop experience preferable Level CO security essential Car driver essential Salary £25,000 This is not a Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm role, you will be on a rota for call outs (1 in 3) for AOG shipments and other urgent shipments and the role is very much job to finish. Everybody helps out with all departments to get the job done. We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role. If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.

our national distribution client is looking for a class 1 day driver for their Gloucester depot, the role will involve deliveries and collections, you will also be required to driver a class 1 double deck vehicle. Mon to Fri £17ph start ASAP ongoing, temp to perm considered 12 months experience required due to drivers neg insurance JBG81_UKTJ click apply for full job details

Due to busy demands, our well known Nationwide Distribution client is looking for Class 1 Drivers for Trunking at their busy Depot, with immediate start Afternoon and nights Weekends available. Subsidized canteen available on site. Working 9 to 14 hour shifts - Minimum 8 hrs guaranteed per shift. You will need to have held a C+E licence for a minimum of 12 months (for insurance purposes), with at least click apply for full job details

We are looking for class 1 drivers in Eastleigh. Days will involve deliveries and collections Nights will be trunk runs No DR10 or IN10 Both roles are Monday to Fri Nights £20.50ph JBG81_UKTJ . click apply for full job details