Air Freight Coordinator

ir Freight Coordinator - London | Build your career in international logistics with a global industry leader.

We're looking for an experienced Air Freight Coordinator to join a leading global logistics organisation in London. If you have experience within freight forwarding, air freight or logistics and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, customer service and deadlines matter, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career.

Why apply for this Air Freight Coordinator role?

You'll be joining an international business where you can build valuable experience and progress within the logistics industry:

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Full-time position with shift patterns as per contract
Progression and development opportunities
Training and support to help you build your expertise
Exposure to international air freight and freight forwarding
Gain valuable experience across customs, airline transport and gateway operations
Opportunity to work with major customers and suppliers
Join a global logistics organisation with excellent career potential
A varied and fast-paced role where every day brings new challenges

Key Responsibilities:

As an Air Freight Coordinator, you'll help ensure the smooth and efficient movement of consignments through the gateway, coordinating shipments, vehicles, documentation and customer requirements while maintaining strict operational and regulatory standards.

Coordinate vehicles collecting and delivering consignments from airlines
Manage the flow of consignments arriving and departing the gateway
Ensure shipments are processed accurately, safely and securely
Complete customs reports and operational documentation
Raise records within the ETSF and discharge T1s from overnight deliveries
Ensure accurate data is captured and uploaded onto internal systems
Complete daily work schedules within agreed deadlines
Monitor invoicing, job costing, CIA, netting and milestones
Resolve queries from customers and suppliers promptly and professionally
Maintain strong working relationships with customers and suppliers
Complete internal and external rate reviews where required
Support cost control and operational efficiency
Follow strict SOPs, KPIs and regulatory requirements
Ensure best-practice processes are consistently followed
Work closely with internal teams to deliver excellent customer service

What we're looking for:

We're looking for an organised and proactive logistics professional who can thrive in a time-sensitive environment and is keen to develop their career within international freight.

Previous experience within air freight, freight forwarding or logistics
Knowledge of import and export procedures
Experience working with consolidations would be advantageous
Previous airline transport experience would be beneficial
Understanding of DfT/CAA, HMRC and IATA regulations
Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and other IT systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Systematic and methodical approach to your work
Able to prioritise tasks and consistently meet deadlines
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Self-motivated, professional and enthusiastic
Strong team player with excellent relationship-building skills
A genuine desire to learn, develop and progress within the freight industryIf you're an experienced Air Freight Coordinator looking for a new opportunity in London where you can develop your international logistics experience and build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your logistics career.

Job Number │ 48970 / INDINDUSTRIALWC
Location │ London
Role │ Air Freight Coordinator

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