Airfreight Manager

Woodside Group is a privately owned logistics and supply chain business operating across several specialist divisions including haulage, distribution, warehousing, bulk tanker operations, vehicle delivery, and international freight services. The Woodside Global division provides comprehensive freight forwarding, customs clearance, and trade compliance solutions for both external clients and internal Woodside divisions.

With a substantial customs and compliance department, Woodside Global supports import and export operations across multiple sectors, delivering tailored logistics solutions and supply chain expertise to customers throughout the UK and international markets.

The Role:

The Airfreight Manager will be responsible for establishing and developing Woodside's airfreight offering within the Global division. The role focuses on growing customer relationships, driving commercial opportunities, delivering operational excellence, and ensuring compliance with all international airfreight regulations.

This is ahands-on leadership role, requiring a motivated and commercially driven individual capable of building a high-performing airfreight function.

Key Responsibilities: Business Development & Customer Engagement

• Develop and growairfreight business opportunitiesacross new and existing Woodside customers
• Build strong, long-termcustomer relationships, positioning Woodside as a trusted logistics partner
• Identify and delivervalue-added supply chain solutionstailored to customer needs
• Work collaboratively with internal divisions (haulage, warehousing, etc.) to provide integrated logistics solutions

Operational Management

• Oversee the day-to-dayairfreight operations, ensuring efficiency and service excellence
• Ensure all shipments are managed in accordance withindustry regulations, deadlines, and customer requirements
• Develop and implementstandard operating procedures (SOPs)for airfreight activities
• Monitor performance metrics, driving continuous improvement

Compliance & Regulatory

• Ensure full compliance withIATA regulations, customs procedures, and international trade laws
• Work closely with the internaltrade and compliance departmentto maintain best practice
• Oversee handling ofDangerous Goods shipmentsin line with regulatory standards

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, motivate, and develop theairfreight team
• Foster a strong culture of accountability, performance, and customer focus
• Provide coaching, training, and succession planning within the department
• Manage budgets, costs, and profitability of the airfreight function
• Negotiate rates with carriers and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing
• Contribute to overallGlobal division growth strategy

The Person:

• Driven, ambitious, and results-oriented
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Customer-focused with a consultative approach
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on management style
• Proven experience inairfreight operations or management role
• Strong understanding ofinternational freight forwarding and supply chain solutions
• Demonstrated ability inbusiness development and customer relationship management
• IATA certification(International Air Transport Association)
• Dangerous Goods certification
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
• Experience working within amulti-service logistics provider
• Knowledge ofcustoms procedures and trade compliance
• Experience integratingmulti-modal transport solutions
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 33 days' annual leave
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Regular company events and wellbeing initiatives
• Free on-site parking
• Modern, state-of-the-art office facilities
• A supportive, collaborative and friendly working environment

Woodside Logistics Group is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every team member feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us.

Please note: The company operate pre-employment drugs screening testing and any offer of employment made is conditional upon a clear pre-employment drugs screening test.

Where the number of applications received exceeds the anticipated volume, the Company reserves the right to enhance the shortlisting criteria in order to facilitate the selection process.

Prospective employees are expected to disclose any unspent criminal convictions during the recruitment process. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from obtaining a position with the Company. Any disclosure will be considered fairly and in line with the requirements of the role and applicable legislation.