Air Freight Coordinator

Description

Air Freight Coordinator

Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire

Salary: 33,000 – 36,000 DOE (negotiable)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm

The Company

My client is a well–established and highly specialised freight forwarding and logistics service provider, supporting customers with the global movement of sensitive and time–critical cargo.

The business has an excellent reputation within its specialist sector and provides a comprehensive range of international freight and logistics services. A key area of expertise is the transportation of Class 1 Dangerous Goods, including commercial and military explosives, munitions, missiles, cartridges, detonators, weapons, defence equipment, armoured vehicles, demining equipment, and other sensitive tools and devices.

Due to continued growth, increasing shipment volumes and ambitious plans for the future, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Air Freight Coordinator to join their established team in Eastleigh.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced air freight professional looking to develop their career within a specialist and interesting area of the freight forwarding industry.

The Role

As an Air Freight Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating air freight shipments from start to finish, ensuring all movements are handled efficiently, accurately and in line with customer and regulatory requirements.

You will work closely with customers, airlines, agents and internal teams to ensure shipments move smoothly and all relevant documentation and compliance requirements are met.

The role would particularly suit someone who enjoys working in a busy operational environment and is looking to join a company where specialist freight experience is highly valued.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years' air freight experienceStrong understanding of air freight operationsImport and/or export experienceExperience handling Dangerous Goods / Hazardous Materials would be highly desirableIATA Dangerous Goods qualification would be highly desirableStrong attention to detail and organisational skillsExcellent communication skillsAbility to work effectively in a busy, fast–paced environmentA proactive approach with the ability to manage shipments through to completionPackage

Salary: 33,000 – 36,000 DOEHours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pmCompany pension contributionCompany bonus incentives based on annual GPFree on–site parkingOpportunity to work within a highly specialised area of international freight forwardingExcellent opportunity to develop your experience and career within a growing businessWR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.

WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Ad ID: 5418786247