Details:
- Salary: £33,000 - 36,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Hampshire
- Date: 2 days ago
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 experience
Strong understanding of air freight operations
Import and/or export experience
Experience handling Dangerous Goods / Hazardous Materials would be highly desirable
IATA Dangerous Goods qualification would be highly desirable
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment
A proactive approach with the ability to manage shipments through to completionPackage
Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 DOE
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
Company pension contribution
Company bonus incentives based on annual GP
Free on-site parking
Opportunity to work within a highly specialised area of international freight forwarding
Excellent 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.
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