Airfreight Specialist
Job description
Airfreight Specialist
About The Business
- Danish parent company - UK division has been operating for 50 years.
- Based in Trafford Park. Office of approx. 35 staff with a further 30+ in Aberdeen/Heathrow.
- Actively expanding within Air, Sea, Road, Courier.
- Currently hiring for our General Cargo Sea/Air/Courier Division.
- Business has grown +50% revenue in 2024 alone.
About the Team
- New and growing team so those who join have great say in direction and can put their own stamp on the business.
- Great career paths for team members who want to grow.
- Responsibility and accountability for the business.
- Comfortable with having to find solutions for clients at a high pace and able to build trust with clients.
Job Requirements
- Driver of operational excellence.
- Ability to operate airfreight end to end.
- Export and Import + customs clearance, LCL, FCL, Cross trade.
- DG trained (valid or willing to get updated certificate upon joining).
- +3 years' experience in global freight forwarder handling all aspects of air freight.
- Sourcing best routes/pricing for clients.
Benefits Package
- Salary up to £38,000 DOE.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Pension scheme which is being increased to 8% employer match over next 2 years. (current 5%).
- Working hours M-F 9-5 - Hybrid working 2 days a week possible after probation on agreement with line manager.