Export Cargo Agent

Do you have strong airline Export Cargo Agent experience? Are you good with numbers and spreadsheets?

My client specialises in ground handling and is looking for an experienced Cargo Agent, based at Heathrow Airport (LHR), to work on a temp-to-perm basis. The successful candidate will be part of a team of 2-3 in a small but busy office within the Cargo department. This is a Monday-Friday position, working 9am until 5:30pm, with the potential for HYBRID working opportunities after successful training period.

Main duties:

• Advising clients on transport requirements, costs & payment methods
• Checking import/export documents to determine cargo contents & classify goods
• Booking cargo onto various modes of transport
• Checking and understanding different shipment methods, keeping a record of goods shipped, received and stored
• Administration, date entry and daily use of spreadsheets
• Communicating and coordinating with customers, handling agents & internal departments in an efficient & professional manner
• Ad hoc reporting/admin/projects where required
• Working independently

Requirements:

• MUST have airline Export Cargo Agent experience 
• Strong administration skills & customer service skills
• Proficient in MS Office (particularly Excel for daily spreadsheets use)
• Proficient in CargoSpot (or similar cargo booking system)
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision 

Benefits & Pay:

• Up to £15 per hour whilst temping - perm salary equivalent of £30,000 per annum 
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (once permanent) 
• Option for hybrid working (2-3 days from home after successful training period)
• Life assurance 4x salary (once permanent) 
• On site parking
• Travel concessions after once permanent after 6 months (including stand by & discounted tickets)