Air Exports Operator

Air Exports Operator

London, GB

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

At CEVA Logistics, weRise in Motion. Your career is always on the move, growing as fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

This is more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise.

CEVA Logistics is seeking an experienced Air Freight Export Operator to manage air export operations from start to finish. The successful candidate will ensure all export shipments are handled efficiently, comply with regulatory standards, and deliver the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

This role is essential in maintaining operational continuity, supporting business growth, and providing exceptional service to our clients.

You will manage air export shipments from start to finish, arranging collections, booking cargo with airlines, and following customer SOPs to ensure smooth operational activities. You will prepare all required export documentation, including MAWBs, business‑to‑business and consolidation shipments, and complete accurate export customs declarations in line with HMRC standards. You will keep customers informed at each milestone from pick‑up to arrival and work closely with airlines, suppliers, and internal teams to keep operations on track.

We are looking for a confident air export professional with solid experience in freight forwarding, accurate handling of export documentation, customs declarations and airline bookings. The candidate will thrive in a busy environment, communicate clearly with customers and partners, stay proactive when issues arise, and bring strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to own shipments both operationally and financially.

We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a holiday buy‑scheme, pension, life assurance, and access to an employee benefits platform with discounts on a wide range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. You will be compensated for your hard work and commitment.

You will be IT literate and able to use freight systems such as Cargowise.

Due to the nature of the role and security clearance requirements, it is essential that the successful candidate has resided in the UK for a minimum of five years.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.

Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right‑to‑work checks for the UK and Ireland.