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.

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

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

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 industry

If 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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