Air Import Clerk

Location West Drayton
Discipline: Aviation and Freight Forwarding
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £35000 - £40000 per annum
Contact name: Chris Tasker

Contact email: chris.tasker@rightnowgroup.co.uk
Job ref: JOB-2864_1787042198
Published: 25 days ago
Startdate: ASAP

Air Import Clerk

Right Now Group are recruiting for an experienced Air Import Clerk to join a leading freight forwarder based at Heathrow (LHR - Polar Park).

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Air Import professional to join a growing operation that is bringing its import function fully in-house. The successful candidate will take ownership of the import process whilst also supporting the development and training of colleagues within the team.

Key Responsibilities of an Air Import Clerk

  • Manage and complete import files to the required company standards.
  • Monitor and action import-related emails in a timely manner.
  • Complete import customs entries and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Prepare import quotations and take bookings directly with customers.
  • Produce collection and delivery notes.
  • Liaise with customers, warehouses and customs officials to ensure smooth operations.
  • Manage ERTS (Enhanced Remote Transit Shed) processes.
  • Check, calculate and accurately charge storage costs.
  • Oversee charging and costing of import jobs.
  • Provide guidance and training to colleagues on Air Import processes and procedures.

Skills & Experience Required for an Air Import Clerk

  • Minimum 2-3 years' Air Import experience is essential.
  • Ability to manage quotations, bookings and the full import process independently.
  • Strong knowledge of Air Import operations and customs procedures.
  • Knowledge of Sequoia and NCTS systems would be advantageous.
  • Break-bulk experience would be advantageous.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure.
  • Proactive and self-motivated approach.
  • Previous experience mentoring, training or developing colleagues would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits for an Air Import Clerk

  • Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Location: Heathrow (LHR - Polar Park).
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Opportunity to play a key role in bringing the import function fully in-house.
  • Chance to help shape import processes and procedures.
  • Opportunity to train and develop colleagues within the imports team.
  • Long-term career development within a leading freight forwarding business.

Suitable candidates will be contacted within 24 hours.