Airfreight operator

We're Hiring an Airfreight Operator


GF Logistics UK is expanding its airfreight services and we’re looking for a motivated and experienced Airfreight Operator to join our UK team!


📍 Location: Suite 204, UCH House, Old Bath Road - Colnbrook, Slough SL3 0NW, United Kingdom

🕘 Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30

📦 Sector: International Freight Forwarding & Logistics

About GF Logistics

GF Logistics is a global logistics and freight forwarding company, offering tailor-made solutions by sea, air, rail, and road. With 12 offices worldwide – including Italy, the UK, China, the Netherlands, the US, and Turkey – we’re constantly growing and evolving to meet the dynamic needs of international trade.


Our recent IATA accreditation marks a key milestone in our growth and our strong commitment to high-quality airfreight services.


Position Summary:


To manage and support the airfreight manager to ensure that the company’s objectives are met in a consistent and pro-active manner. To work towards enhancing the profitability of the section by working closely with both internal and external partners/suppliers and maintain a high level of customer contact


MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Maintain and develop relationships with customer.

•To meet deadlines/requirements as per client requests.

•Monitor Supplier performance.

•Good file management and attention to detail.

•Prepare Quotations in accordance with client’s request.

•Booking vehicles with subcontractors in accordance with requirement

•Complete required consignment documentation.

•Complete export/import customs documents where required.

•Ensure the correct documentation is produced depending of country of destination and the status of the goods.

•Charging of own files

•Assisting Colleagues during staff absences / holidays including imports/exports

•Managing distribution and depot/depot costs.

•Managing the department to meet the requirements of the company.

•Encourage and implement “Best Practice” across the department.


Key KPI’S: Measure of Success:

•To react promptly and proactively to client requests

•Moment of truths handled correctly (in terms of customer service)

•To ensure deadlines are kept by monitoring suppliers

•To develop a good working relationship with your client accounts.

•Maintain files in accordance with procedure

•To achieve operational standards

•Reaching financial targets

•Ensure all shipments are costed and invoiced in accordance with company policy.


OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

* General - Comply with the Company Health & Safety policy and procedures and any other tasks deemed necessary by the management team
* Any other duties that the company may reasonably ask you to perform which are within your expertise and skill sets.


PERSON/JOB SPECIFICATION:

•Excellent communication verbal, written and interpersonal skills

•Commercial awareness – right service provider for task/job.

•Positive, “can do” attitude

•Preferred Experienced with Microsoft Office packages e.g. word, excel, PowerPoint.

•Strong literacy and numeracy skills.

•Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise.

•Attention to detail

•Self-Motivated

•Strong team ethic and share knowledge.

•Proved airfreight experience.

•Completed IATA courses


What We Offer:

* A dynamic and international work environment
* Career development opportunities within a fast-growing company
* A collaborative and supportive team culture


Apply now on LinkedIn.


GF Logistics UK Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background, identity, or ability.

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