Air Export Coordinator

Right Now Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruiting firm is seeking an experienced Air Export Coordinator to manage air export operations for high-value goods. This position requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to handle the full process from booking to delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in export operations and a good understanding of customs procedures. Salary is competitive, ranging from £34,000 to £36,000, with working hours from Monday to Friday and some Saturdays required.

Qualifications

• Experience in air export operations, with multimodal knowledge as a strong advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, especially when handling high-value cargo.
• Ability to manage start-to-finish processes independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage full export operations from booking through to final delivery.
• Handle high-value cargo with accuracy, compliance, and security awareness.
• Prepare and process export documentation, AWBs, customs entries, and compliance checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customs knowledge

Export operations experience

Job description

Air Export Coordinator - High Value Goods Forwarder

Salary: £34,000-£36,000

Location: Feltham

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:30 (1 in 5 Saturdays required)

We are seeking an organised and reliable Export Operations Coordinator to join a specialist high‑value goods forwarder. This role covers start‑to‑finish operational processes, with a focus on air exports (75%) alongside some multimodal shipments (25%).

Key Responsibilities of an Air Export Coordinator

• Manage full export operations from booking through to final delivery
• Handle high‑value cargo with accuracy, compliance, and security awareness
• Prepare and process export documentation, AWBs, customs entries, and compliance checks
• Liaise with airlines, carriers, agents, and clients to coordinate uplift and track shipments
• Arrange collections, deliveries, and multimodal connections where required
• Provide regular shipment updates and maintain clear internal and external communication
• Ensure all SOPs and security procedures are followed at all times

Requirements

• Experience in air export operations; multimodal knowledge a strong advantage
• Strong attention to detail, especially when handling high‑value cargo
• Ability to manage start-to-finish processes independently
• Confident communicator who can work well with customers, suppliers, and carriers
• Good understanding of customs procedures and export compliance