About The Role

As an Airfreight Coordinator, you will be responsible or arranging the fastest possible transportation solutions for time sensitive shipments, ensuring they move efficiently y via the next available flight whilst maintaining exceptional communication with customer, airlines and internal teams. 

Duties will include but are not limited to: 

Assisting with the global expansion of the Time-Critical Airfreight department 
Coordinate and manage premium airfreight shipments from origin to destination, including same-day and next flight-out services 
Booking and execution of daily Premium Airfreight shipments (NFO) from initial enquiry through to completion 
Liaise with airlines, handling agents and providers to ensure smooth shipment movement 
Work closely with the wider operations team to deliver high-quality service under tight deadlines
Be the go to contact person for customers and business development 
Provide clear and timely updates to customers regarding shipment status 
Attend trade fairs and events to represent the company and increase brand awareness
UK-based freight forwarding experience (air freight import/export operations) - essential 
Understanding of air cargo operations and airline booking processes
Experience coordinating with airlines, ground handlers and trucking providers
Ability to manage time-critical shipments with tight deadlines and operational pressure
Familiarity with air freight documentation such as AWB, manifests, and export documentation
Strong communication skills for client interaction and supplier coordination
Experience outside the UK market, particularly exposure to international air freight operations - desirable
Dangerous Goods certification or prior DG handling knowledge - desirable

** Standard  working hours 0900 - 1730 - once training has been completed there will be a requirement to participate in an on-call weekend rotation and ocassional evening shifts to accommodate coverage aligned with U.S operations hours** 

22 days holiday per year (increasing to 25 after 1 year) and with length of service
Free breakfast, lunch and snacks in our onsite canteen "The Hangar"
Free onsite gym with weekly classes 
Private healthcare and pension
2x charitable "giving back" days per annum
Cycle to work scheme