At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage international air export shipments and coordinate with global partners.
- Company: Join a growing international eCommerce & Courier Freight Forwarder near Heathrow.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible shifts, and long-term career progression.
- Other info: Supportive environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in global logistics.
- Qualifications: Experience in air export operations and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42000 £ per year.
Right Now Group are recruiting for an experienced Air Export Clerk on behalf of a growing international eCommerce & Courier Freight Forwarder based near Heathrow. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, close-knit export team, taking ownership of international airfreight shipments from start to finish. Working within a fast-paced operation, you'll coordinate export shipments, customs documentation, airline bookings, and overseas communications to ensure freight moves efficiently across a global network. The business specialises in eCommerce and courier freight, handling high volumes of time-critical shipments to destinations including the USA, Singapore, and worldwide. This role offers excellent autonomy, exposure to international logistics, and the opportunity to develop your career within a growing freight forwarding business.
Key Responsibilities of an Air Export Clerk:
- Manage international air export shipments from booking through to final departure.
- Complete export customs entries and prepare all export documentation, including MAWBs, HAWBs, commercial invoices and customs declarations.
- Issue pre-alerts and shipping documentation to overseas agents, ensuring shipments continue moving efficiently through destination networks.
- Liaise with airlines, transport providers, warehouse teams, overseas agents and customers to coordinate export shipments.
- Monitor live shipments, resolve operational issues and provide customers with regular shipment updates.
- Ensure all export activities comply with HMRC regulations, aviation security requirements and company procedures.
Skills & Experience Required for an Air Export Clerk:
- Previous experience within Air Export operations in a freight forwarding environment.
- Experience managing air export shipments from start to finish.
- Strong knowledge of export customs procedures and export documentation.
- Experience completing export customs entries and airline bookings.
- Excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and work accurately within a fast-paced, time-critical environment.
Salary & Benefits for an Air Export Clerk:
- Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 per annum (depending on experience).
- Location: Heathrow.
- Hours: Monday to Friday with a choice of permanent afternoon/evening shifts: 14:00 - 22:30, 15:30 - 00:00. Alternative permanent shift patterns may be considered for the right candidate.
- Opportunity to join a growing international eCommerce & Courier Freight Forwarder.
- Long-term career progression opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Why Apply for this Air Export Clerk Position?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing freight forwarding business where you'll become part of an experienced export team managing international airfreight shipments from start to finish. You'll work closely with airlines, overseas agents and customers whilst handling regular export traffic to destinations across the globe, making this an ideal role for an experienced export professional looking to further your career.
This role would suit candidates with experience as an Air Export Clerk, Air Export Operator, Export Coordinator, Air Freight Operator, Freight Forwarder, Export Freight Forwarder, Courier Freight Operator, eCommerce Freight Operator or Airfreight Coordinator. Suitable candidates will be contacted within 24 hours.
Air Export Clerk in London employer: Right Now Recruitment
Right Now Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a hybrid working model based in Stockport, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries, and opportunities to engage in meaningful compliance and sustainability initiatives. The company fosters a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the organisation's success and compliance standards.
