Air Export Operator - High Value Goods


Company 

Willis Global Ltd

Location 

Hounslow

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

Job Requirements/Description

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 Export 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 export shipments and customs brokerage of high value goods based on clients requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Air Export Operator:

  • Plan and manage air freight export shipments according to customer needs.
  • Issue MAWB & HAWB.
  • Prepare and submit customs documentation, including export declarations, export 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 export 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 export procedures required
  • Knowledge of AS400/SAP/MS Office is preferable.
  • Knowledge of CDS for customs purposes is desirable.
  • Italian / French language is preferable.
  • 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

Company 

Willis Global Ltd

Location 

Hounslow

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

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