Air Export Operator​/Air Freight Forwarding Specialist

Location: Manchester, UK

An established freight forwarder in Manchester is expanding its air freight division and hiring an Air Export Operator
. If you are an experienced air freight forwarder looking to manage global air cargo operations and expand your air export career, this is an outstanding opportunity.

• Air Export Freight Management: Execute end-to-end air export operations, booking global air freight shipments, planning cargo routes, and managing time-sensitive air export files.
• Air Freight Airline Negotiation: Negotiate air freight spot rates with major airlines, GSAs, and overseas freight forwarding agents to secure cargo space and maximize file margins.
• Air Export Documentation & Customs: Issue essential air export documentation (MAWBs, HAWBs, Certificates of Origin) and complete UK export customs clearances following Known Cargo aviation security guidelines.
• Client Freight Operations: Serve as the primary air freight contact for key accounts, providing real-time air cargo flight tracking and proactive freight tracking updates.
• Air Freight Financial Control: Oversee air export file costing, control incoming carrier freight invoices, and execute client billing to maximize file profitability.

• 2+ years of UK air export freight forwarding experience.
• Solid background in air freight operations,
  air export customs, Incoterms, and Known Cargo security.
• Proficiency with freight management software (Cargo Wise, Multi Freight, or equivalent freight forwarding systems).
• Proven ability to coordinate air export cargo under strict airline and airport cutoff times.
• Competitive base salary (£27,000 - £38,000 DOE) + company benefits.
• Long-term career progression within international freight forwarding
  .
• Excellent team culture based in Manchester.