Air Freight Export Coordinator

- Office-Based | £30,000+ (DOE) | Permanent, Full-Time Advertised by Permstop

the permanent recruitment division of the AVTAV Group About the Role:

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established independent freight forwarder specialising in air freight. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Air Freight Export Coordinator to join their close-knit operations team. This is a hands-on, end-to-end operational role

ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, values stability, and wants to be part of a supportive and professional environment for the long term. What We're Looking For:

This role is best suited to a candidate who has built solid, consistent experience within a small to medium-sized freight forwarding environment and is genuinely happy operating in a hands-on operations position. If you are someone who has held stable roles, has strong start-to-finish air freight export experience, and is looking to settle into a company where you can grow steadily

this is the opportunity for you. Key Responsibilities:

- End-to-end coordination of air freight export shipments - Booking freight directly with airlines and overseas agents - Preparing and checking air freight documentation

HAWB, MAWB, invoices, packing lists and DG where applicable - Liaising with customers, airlines, handlers and overseas partners - Monitoring flights and proactively managing delays - Accurate job costing and file completion - Supporting time-critical and urgent shipments when required Requirements:

- 15 years of experience in air freight operations within a freight forwarding environment - Strong start-to-finish knowledge of air export processes - Consistent employment history

stability and commitment are important to our client - Background within a small to medium-sized freight forwarder preferred - Lives within a reasonable commute of the office - Organised, detail-focused and reliable - Confident communicator with customers and suppliers - Able to work independently and manage priorities effectively Desirable Skills:

- Import experience (air or sea)

a bonus - European road freight experience

a bonus - Experience with e-Customs or freight management software - Experience handling AOG, pharma or time-critical freight - Dangerous Goods (DG) knowledge or certification What's on Offer:

- £30,000+ per annum dependent on experience - Company pension - Private medical insurance - Gym membership - On-site parking - Supportive, professional team in a growing independent forwarder - Opportunity to develop and take on greater responsibility over time Please Note: This is an office-based role only. Remote or hybrid working is not available for this position. How to Apply: If you have consistent air freight export experience and are looking for a stable, long-term role within a great team, we'd love to hear from you.

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