Air Export Operator

Discipline: Aviation and Freight Forwarding
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £45000 - £52000 per annum
Contact name: Danni Thake

Contact email: danni.thake@rightnowgroup.co.uk
Job ref: JOB-2634_1769187347
Published: 10 days ago
Startdate: ASAP

Right Now Group are recruiting for an experienced Air Export Operator to join our client, a well-established freight forwarding and logistics business based in Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a professional, customer-focused environment, managing air export shipments from start to finish, including documentation and coordination, while delivering high service levels to key customers.


Key Responsibilities - Air Export Operator

  • Manage air export shipments from booking through to final departure

  • Liaise with customers, overseas agents, airlines, and internal teams via email and telephone

  • Receive and process bookings from clients and agents

  • Make airline bookings and coordinate with carriers to ensure timely movement of freight

  • Prepare and complete all operational and administrative export documentation accurately and within agreed timescales

  • Ensure compliance with customs and export regulatory requirements

  • Operate company systems, including CargoWise, ensuring data accuracy at all times

  • Generate sales invoices accurately and process costs, accruals, and purchase invoices

  • Manage non-conformities promptly to maintain customer satisfaction and shipment integrity

  • Ensure full compliance with legal, regulatory, and company standards, including aviation security and Dangerous Goods (where applicable)

  • Support the wider operations team in achieving daily KPIs and service-level targets

  • Provide holiday and absence cover when required


Skills and Experience Required - Air Export Operator

  • Minimum 2 years' experience in air export operations within a freight forwarding environment

  • Strong understanding of air export procedures, customs processes, and documentation requirements

  • Experience using CargoWise or a similar freight forwarding system

  • Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and pharmaceutical freight advantageous

  • Dangerous Goods knowledge or certification beneficial

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously

  • High attention to detail, accuracy, and numeracy

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Proactive, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of a team


What's on Offer - Air Export Operator

  • Salary: €45,000 - €52,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

  • Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

  • Shift: Day shift

  • Hours: 09:00 - 17:30

  • Location: Dublin

  • Additional Information: Opportunity to join a stable and reputable logistics business offering a supportive team environment and long-term career progression