Operations Manager – Air Freight

  • Location:
    Derby, Derbyshire Derby, Derbyshire Derby, Derbyshire Derby, Derbyshire
  • Salary:
    c£65,000 / Per Annum D.O.E + Annual Bonus
  • Posted:
    1 week ago
  • Category:
    Engineering Jobs
  • Deadline:
    November 25, 2025

Express Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established and fast growing logistics company, as they seek an experienced Logistics Operations Manager to come in and build their Air Freight division from the ground up.  

They’re offering an excellent package including a generous starting salary of up to c£65,000 D.O.E. alongside a fantastic annual bonus, private medical insurance and the potential for significant career progression as the company continues to grow.   

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your own creative ideas to the table and really make your mark on an ambitious and expanding business.  

Role & Responsibilities

  • Build and develop the air freight division from the ground up and be responsible for all elements of the division’s development  
  • Drive strategic growth of division through effective business planning, using commercial knowledge of the industry built up over time  
  • Play a key part in establishing the long-term plan for the division in line with the business’ core values and existing service offering  
  • Oversee full recruitment cycle for the division in line with growth  
  • Maintain high levels of customer experience to ensure high levels of client satisfaction 

Skills & Experience

  • Significant logistics experience, specifically air freight  
  • Significant leadership experience and exposure to managing a team, ideally within logistics 
  • Proven track record of driving strategic growth within previous logistics position  
  • Highly skilled around stakeholder management   
  • Effective communicator with strong communication skills  
  • Able to deliver results in a fast-paced environment 

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

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Vacancy Summary

Hours:  Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Salary: £65,000 Per Annum D.O.E + Annual Bonus

Location: Derby, Derbyshire

Job Type: Permanent

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.