Air Export Clerk

Location Uxbridge
Discipline: Logistics & Supply Chain
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £32000 - £38000 per annum
Contact name: Alex Paton

Contact email: alex.paton@rightnowgroup.co.uk
Job ref: JOB-2901_1787138896
Published: 24 days ago
Startdate: ASAP

Air Export Clerk

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Air Export Clerk to join a well-established freight forwarding business based near Heathrow.

Working within a busy export operations team, you will manage end-to-end air export shipments, ensuring all documentation, customs requirements and customer expectations are handled accurately whilst delivering an excellent level of service.

Duties & Responsibilities of an Air Export Clerk

  • Manage air export shipments from booking through to departure.

  • Prepare and process export documentation, including Air Waybills (AWBs), House Air Waybills (HAWBs), customs declarations and shipping documentation.

  • Complete export customs entries accurately and in accordance with HMRC regulations.

  • Liaise with airlines, overseas agents, customers and transport providers to ensure the smooth movement of freight.

  • Produce accurate and competitive freight quotations.

  • Provide customers with regular shipment updates and maintain a high level of customer service.

  • Work closely with warehouse, operations and finance teams to ensure shipments are processed efficiently.

  • Complete customer invoicing and maintain accurate operational records.

The Successful Air Export Clerk

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience managing Air Export shipments from start to finish.

  • Strong knowledge of Air Freight Export operations and customs procedures.

  • Experience completing export customs entries.

  • Knowledge of CargoWise would be advantageous but is not essential.

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.

  • High attention to detail with strong organisational skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple export shipments within a fast-paced environment.

  • Able to successfully complete a 5-year checkable employment history and DBS check.

Benefits of the Air Export Clerk

  • Salary between £32,000 - £38,000, depending on experience.

  • Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30.

  • Based in Uxbridge.

  • Opportunity to join a well-established freight forwarding business.

  • Supportive and experienced export operations team.

  • Long-term career development opportunities within air freight.

If this Air Export Clerk role sounds of interest, please apply online now!