Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: West Drayton Greater London
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Operations Specialist
Location: Heathrow
Salary: Negotiable (Depending on Experience)
Ready to take the next step in your freight forwarding career?
We're working with a well-established and expanding logistics business that is looking to recruit an experienced Operations Specialist to join their busy operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced freight environment and enjoys managing shipments from start to finish while delivering exceptional customer service.
If you have experience within air freight, road freight, courier or multimodal operations, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll play a key role in coordinating domestic and international shipments, ensuring every movement is handled efficiently, compliantly and with outstanding customer service.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing shipments from booking through to final delivery
* Coordinating air, road, courier and multimodal freight movements
* Liaising with airlines, hauliers, suppliers, overseas agents and customers
* Monitoring shipments and proactively resolving delays or service issues
* Preparing and processing shipping documentation accurately
* Providing customers with regular shipment updates
* Ensuring customs and compliance procedures are followed
* Obtaining supplier rates and assisting with job costing
* Checking supplier invoices and supporting profitability
* Maintaining accurate operational records within the freight system
* Working closely with internal departments to ensure seamless service delivery
What We're Looking For
* 1-3 years' experience within freight forwarding or logistics operations
* Knowledge of air freight, road freight, courier or multimodal transport
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments
* Experience using freight forwarding software (Boxtop or similar would be beneficial)
The Ideal Candidate
You'll be someone who:
* Takes ownership of your workload
* Enjoys working in a fast-paced logistics environment
* Remains calm under pressure
* Has a positive, team-focused attitude
* Is customer-driven and solutions-focused
* Wants to develop your career within a growing freight forwarding business
What's On Offer?
* Salary negotiable depending on experience
* Career progression opportunities
* Ongoing training and development
* Varied role with exposure to domestic and international freight operations
If you're an experienced Freight Forwarder, Operations Coordinator, Freight Operator, Multimodal Operator, Air Freight Operator, Road Freight Operator or Logistics Coordinator looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity