Air Export clerk

Heathrow Personnel Ltd.; Slough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Heathrow Personnel Ltd. in Slough is seeking an experienced Export Air Freight Coordinator to manage shipments end-to-end.

You will handle export customs, liaise with airlines, and update customers throughout the process. The role requires driving licence, strong IT skills, and a proactive, organised approach within a busy team.

Qualifications

• Previous export freight forwarding experience.
• Experience with air freight and export customs.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Good IT skills and the ability to pick up new systems quickly.
• A proactive, organised and can-do attitude.
• The ability to work well as part of a friendly and busy team.
• A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Managing export air freight shipments from start to finish.
• Completing full export customs clearances.
• Booking shipments with airlines and suppliers.
• Preparing and completing airway bills.
• Keeping customers updated throughout the shipment process.
• Arranging deliveries and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Liaising with customers across the UK and internationally.
• Working with ASM Sequoia and Box-Top systems.
• Coordinating client equipment for international trade shows and events.
• Working closely with airlines and other freight partners.

Skills

Export freight forwarding

Air freight

Customer service

IT skills

Organisation

Teamwork

Driving licence

Tools

ASM Sequoia

Box-Top

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who already has export freight experience and wants to become a key part of a close-knit operation, working across an exciting portfolio of medical, film and TV clients.

Daily Duties:

• Managing export air freight shipments from start to finish
• Completing full export customs clearances
• Booking shipments with airlines and suppliers
• Preparing and completing airway bills
• Keeping customers updated throughout the shipment process
• Arranging deliveries and ensuring everything runs smoothly
• Liaising with customers across the UK and internationally
• Working with systems including ASM Sequoia and Box-Top
• Coordinating client equipment for international trade shows, exhibitions and congress meetings
• Working closely with airlines and other freight partners

Key Skills

• Previous export freight forwarding experience
• Experience with air freight and export customs
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Good IT skills and the ability to pick up new systems quickly
• A proactive, organised and can-do attitude
• The ability to work well as part of a friendly and busy team
• A full UK driving licence with fewer than 6 points

Monday to Friday 9.00-17.30pm