Airfreight Coordinator

Airfreight Coordinator- Hybrid working

Location: Staines
Salary: Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits Package

Join an award-winning, technology-led logistics company with genuine opportunities to grow.

At Unsworth, we're transforming the way businesses manage their global supply chains. Combining award-winning service, industry-leading technology and decades of logistics expertise, we help customers navigate complex international supply chains through exceptional service, visibility and innovative technology.

As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Airfreight Coordinator to join our Airfreight team, with a key focus on export airfreight operations.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking, technology-led freight forwarder where you'll have real ownership of shipments and customer relationships while continuing to develop your airfreight expertise.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Heathrow Branch Manager, you’ll take ownership of export airfreight shipments from booking through to departure, ensuring every shipment is handled accurately, efficiently and in line with customer and compliance requirements.

You’ll also prepare competitive airfreight quotations, identifying the right routing and service solutions for our customers. Working closely with customers, airlines, hauliers and overseas partners, you’ll use CargoWise, Pathway and WebCargo to deliver a proactive, commercially aware and efficient service.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage export airfreight shipments end-to-end, including collections, airline bookings, customs clearance and airline delivery.
• Prepare and check export documentation, including HAWBs, MAWBs and pre-alerts.
• Monitor shipments and airline cut-offs, proactively resolving issues and keeping customers informed.
• Maintain accurate information in CargoWise to support Pathway customer visibility and service delivery.
• Prepare competitive airfreight quotations using WebCargo and follow up opportunities.
• Complete shipment costing and billing accurately and on time.
• Build strong relationships with customers, airlines, suppliers and overseas partners.
• Ensure shipments meet customer SOPs, AEO requirements and relevant customs and aviation security standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing export airfreight shipments from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of export airfreight operations, documentation and customs requirements.
• Ideally, experience using CargoWise for operations and customs entries and WebCargo for airfreight quotations.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with a proactive approach to keeping customers informed.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities.
• A proactive problem solver who takes ownership and works collaboratively as part of a team.

Why Join Unsworth?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re Caring, Driven and Entrepreneurial, values reflected in how we support our people, serve our customers and continuously look for better ways of working.

You’ll join a supportive, growing business that invests in its people, embraces technology and offers genuine opportunities to develop your career.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working
• Healthcare Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced holiday scheme
• Cycle to Work programme
• Gym and lifestyle discounts
• Loyalty rewards and recognition
• Award-winning training and development
• Genuine career progression opportunities

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Ready for your next challenge in airfreight?

Apply today and join a growing, technology-led logistics business where you can take ownership, develop your expertise and make a real impact

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