Air Import Perishables Operator

11 hours ago


Heathrow, United Kingdom Willis Global Ltd Full time

Our client, an excelling company in the management of regular commercial freight logistics, specialising in providing comprehensive services for the movement of high
- niche market products are looking to recruit an **Air Import Perishables Operator**to be based in their head office within the **Heathrow Area.**

**On Offer**:

- Salary of £30,000 - £40,000 per annum dependant on experience
- Internationally diverse, sociable, dynamic team with a clear vision and strategy
- 21 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
- Fast paced environment with lots of room for creative freedom

**Main Purpose of the Role**:
They are looking for a motivated and experienced Air Freight Import Operator to join their dynamic Air Freight Team. Their aim is to help drive the Air Freight team forward, assist with the day-to-day management of the air freight department.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- To arrange the importation of cargo by air
- Develop working relationships with customers.
- Liaise with all relevant internal departments, overseas offices, partners and agents with regards to shipments.
- Liaise with Airlines for BI and Shed transfers
- Arrange airline collection for transfer to ETSF
- Liaise with HMRC, Port & Plant Health/DEFRA and other government bodies
- Organise import clearances, PEACH entries and correct documentation relating to the movement of cargo
- Key point of contact for Air Import Perishable customers
- Providing import quotations for potential and current customer base
- Issue Invoices to customers & loading costs onto job record
- Reviews and addresses accounting discrepancies
- Dealing with any queries or problems with regards to customers and shipments.
- Dealing with Rates, Accounts, Invoices and claims.
- Complete distribution reports and courier documentation

**To Be Considered**:

- Proven experience in the freight forwarding industry handing air import operations
- Experience working with perishables
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise their workload and multi-task effectively
- Ability to work under pressure and complete tasks to tight deadlines
- Providing relevant information to enable effective decision making
- Willing to support wider team as needed
- Experience with Cargo Wise would be an advantage

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