Mark this as favouriteDangerous Goods Airfreight Specialist

We are actively seeking an Dangerous Goods Airfreight Specialists who is passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes and is looking for a new opportunity to grow within our clients team. Our clients operations staff oversee shipments from door to door during import and export air freight procedures.

Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 17:00pm (with 1hr unpaid break)
£28,000 to £34,000 per annum
Based in Hounslow

Key Responsibilities:
- Managing Agents and Customers: Build strong relationships and manage interactions directly.
- Customer Liaison: Communicate effectively with customers regarding all aspects of their shipments.
- Finding Solutions: Use Air, Road, and Sea transport to navigate highly regulated shipments.
- Export Airline Bookings: Coordinate bookings with airlines.
- Tracking Shipments: Monitor shipments and provide timely updates to customers.
- Invoicing: Process customer invoices and creditor invoices promptly.
- Freight Collection and Delivery: Handle the logistics of freight movement.
- General Support: Assist with tasks such as packing, documentation, driving, and warehousing as required.
- Physical Handling: Lift and handle packages up to 30kg.

Requirements:
Experience:
* Airfreight Operations: 2 years (required).
* Dangerous Goods (DG): 1 year (preferred).
* Logistics experience: 2 years (required).
Certifications:
* IATA DG By Air Certificate (preferred).
* Driver's license (required).
Skills:
* Knowledge of Airfreight Operations with a Freight Forwarder.
* Computer literacy: MS Word, MS Excel, and Gmail.
* Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Qualities We're Looking For:
- A confident driver with a valid license, capable of driving a van to airports for cargo pickups.
- Comfortable lifting and handling packages up to 32kg.
- A team player willing to assist in various warehouse tasks, including packing shipments, updating stock, and maintaining cleanliness.
- Flexibility to occasionally cover longer drives to Leeds, Nottingham, or Newcastle.
- Energetic and willing to go the extra mile, even stepping away from desk duties when necessary.

Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking

If you're passionate about airfreight operations, motivated to grow, and eager to work in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

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Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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