Air Export Operator

Staines upon Thames Source: WhatJobs

£30,000 - £36,000 depending on…

Right Now Group are recruiting for an Air Export Clerk to join a successful, independent and family-run Freight Forwarder within the Heathrow area.

Our client operates a busy Export department handling approximately 260 international exports per month and has a particularly strong presence within the UK-Vietnam freight market . Around 80% of their operation is Air Freight, with the remaining 20% Sea Freight.

This is a genuine start-to-finish Air Export position , giving you ownership of shipments from initial quotation and booking through to customs clearance and final documentation. You will join a close-knit Export team, reporting directly into the Export Director.

The company is predominantly looking for Air Freight experience but is happy to cross-train the successful candidate on Sea Freight .

Key Responsibilities of an Air Export Clerk

Manage Air Export shipments from start to finish
Handle both Back-to-Back and Consolidation shipments
Coordinate exports predominantly into Vietnam
Prepare freight quotations for customers and overseas agents
Make airline bookings and coordinate shipment movements
Complete Export customs declarations using Descartes
Prepare and check all relevant Air Export documentation
Manage shipment files using Cargo Forwarder
Liaise with airlines, handling agents, overseas agents, hauliers and customers
Monitor shipments through to departure and provide proactive updates
Ensure documentation and shipment information is accurate and completed within required deadlines
Support Sea Export shipments following training

Skills & Experience Required for an Air Export Clerk

Previous Air Export Freight Forwarding experience
Experience managing Air Export shipments from start to finish
Good understanding of Export customs procedures
Experience with Consolidations and Back-to-Back shipments advantageous
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Confident communicating with customers, overseas agents, airlines and suppliers
Ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines within a busy Export environment
Dangerous Goods / DG training would be advantageous but is not essential
Descartes experience beneficial
Cargo Forwarder experience advantageous but not essential
Sea Freight experience is not required as cross-training can be provided

Salary & Benefits for an Air Export Clerk

£30,000 - £36,000 depending on experience
Monday to Friday
Permanent, full-time position
Family-run, close-knit working environment
Join an established independent Freight Forwarder
Opportunity to develop additional Sea Freight experience
Exposure to a busy international Export operation

Why Apply for this Air Export Clerk Position?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Air Export professional who enjoys having full ownership of shipments from start to finish .

You’ll be joining a close-knit, family-run business with a strong presence within the UK-Vietnam freight market and a busy international Export operation. With Air Freight making up the majority of the workload, you’ll be able to utilise your existing experience while also having the opportunity to develop your knowledge of Sea Freight.

Suitable candidates will be contacted within 24 hours.

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