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Air Import Operations Agent
Role summary
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The Air Import Operations Agent manages incoming air-freight shipments from arrival through final delivery. Typical requirements include experience in freight forwarding, air-import operations, customs procedures or customer service; good knowledge of shipment documentation and transport systems; accuracy with data; and confident communication in English. The candidate is expected to coordinate with airlines, customs, warehouses, customers and transport providers, monitor shipment progress, resolve delays or documentation issues, maintain compliant records and provide timely updates. Organisation, attention to detail, teamwork and the ability to work under pressure are essential. Knowledge of UK import regulations and relevant freight software is advantageous.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Warehouse, driver and operations jobs are below degree level and cannot be sponsored; only managers can, and logistics managers only while on the shortage list.
Before you apply: Driver jobs need a licence that counts in that country, and a foreign one may not carry over: Japan's truck-driver visa asks for a class 1 licence, Qatar residents sit a driving test, and Ireland's permit list asks for a CE or C1E truck licence or one it recognises.
Watch for: Logistics managers are on the interim shortage list today, but the July 2026 review did not recommend them from January 2027. Youth schemes are the usual way in for Canadians, Australians and Indians.
Official source: GOV.UK: Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Occupations. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Logistics jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee is yours (GBP 819; GBP 324 health and care) unless the employer pays; moving help varies |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Pay and overtime | Pay starts at the National Living Wage, GBP 12.71 an hour from 1 April 2026 (age 21 and over, by law) |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the UK
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About FedEx Logistics EU
FedEx Logistics EU is part of FedEx, a global transportation and logistics group providing express delivery, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, supply-chain and e-commerce services. FedEx connects businesses and consumers across international markets through air, road and ocean networks, supported by technology, distribution facilities and specialist logistics teams. FedEx Logistics focuses on helping customers move goods across borders efficiently, including shipment planning, customs compliance, documentation and international freight management. Employees typically work in a process-driven environment where service quality, security, regulatory compliance and operational reliability are important. The organisation offers opportunities across freight operations, customs, customer service, warehousing, transport planning, technology and management. Exact duties, benefits and working arrangements vary by location and business unit.