Freight Forwarder – Air Freight Operations

About the role

As a Freight Forwarder specialising in air freight, you will manage shipments from origin to destination, ensuring all documentation, regulatory and customer requirements are met. You will work in a fast‑paced environment where precision and timely communication are essential to keep global trade flowing.

Key responsibilities

• Use internal systems to create and manage shipment documentation and operational processes.
• Organise workflows to meet customer deadlines and service level agreements.
• Communicate with customers to gather information, resolve issues and ensure expectations are met.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, airlines and partners to arrange transport of goods.
• Raise invoices to customers and overseas offices according to agreed rates.
• Monitor shipment profitability and maintain financial awareness.
• Complete all administrative tasks in line with company policies.

Required profile

• Proven experience in air freight operations and a solid understanding of the air freight market.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, especially phone‑based customer interaction.
• High attention to detail and ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Commercial awareness of cost and profitability.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word

What we offer

• Competitive salary package (€45,000‑€50,000 per year).
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
• Salary sacrifice cycle scheme.
• Employee counselling for physical and mental wellbeing.
• Company pension with life cover and critical illness cover.