Air Export Operator

Right Now Group; London Borough of Hounslow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Career progression

Job summary

Right Now Group is seeking an experienced Air Export Operator to manage end-to-end international airfreight shipments from booking to departure. Based near Heathrow, you will ensure accurate documentation, compliance with HMRC rules, and strong customer service in a fast-paced export environment.

The role is permanent and full-time, Monday to Friday, with a 08:30–17:00 schedule in Feltham (Heathrow). Previous air export experience and a proactive attitude are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in Air Exports or Airfreight operations.
• Experience managing air export consignments from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of export customs procedures.
• Experience preparing MAWBs and HAWBs.

Responsibilities

• Manage international air export shipments from start to finish.
• Complete export customs declarations accurately and in accordance with HMRC regulations.
• Prepare and process MAWBs and HAWBs.
• Book shipments with airlines and overseas agents.
• Liaise with customers to obtain shipping instructions and export documentation.
• Coordinate with airlines, overseas agents, transport providers and warehouse teams to ensure the smooth movement of export freight.
• Ensure all export documentation is completed accurately and within required deadlines.
• Provide regular shipment updates and deliver excellent customer service throughout the export process.
• Maintain compliance with customs legislation, aviation security requirements and company procedures.

Skills

Air freight ops

Export declarations

MAWBs/HAWBs

Customer service

Documentation

Job description

Air Export Operator Right Now Group are recruiting for an experienced Air Export Operator on behalf of a well-established, specialist freight forwarding company based near Heathrow Airport.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy export operations team, managing international airfreight shipments from start to finish for a diverse portfolio of customers. Working within a fast-paced freight forwarding environment, you'll play a key role in ensuring export shipments are processed accurately, efficiently and in line with customs, airline and compliance requirements.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working within Air Exports and will be confident managing the complete export process, from booking shipments and preparing documentation through to customs clearance and departure.

Key Responsibilities of an Air Export Operator

• Manage international air export shipments from start to finish.
• Complete export customs declarations accurately and in accordance with HMRC regulations.
• Prepare and process MAWBs and HAWBs.
• Book shipments with airlines and overseas agents.
• Liaise with customers to obtain shipping instructions and export documentation.
• Coordinate with airlines, overseas agents, transport providers and warehouse teams to ensure the smooth movement of export freight.
• Ensure all export documentation is completed accurately and within required deadlines.
• Provide regular shipment updates and deliver excellent customer service throughout the export process.
• Maintain compliance with customs legislation, aviation security requirements and company procedures.

Skills & Experience Required for an Air Export Operator

• Previous experience working within Air Exports or Airfreight Operations.
• Experience managing air export consignments from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of export customs procedures.
• Experience preparing and processing MAWBs and HAWBs.
• Good understanding of Air Freight and Road Freight operations.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple shipments.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced freight forwarding environment.
• Ability to successfully complete a 5-year checkable employment history and DBS check.

Salary & Benefits for an Air Export Operator

• Salary between £28,000 - £35,000 , depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 .
• Permanent, full-time position based in Feltham (Heathrow) .
• Opportunity to join a specialist freight forwarding business with an excellent reputation.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Long-term career progression within a growing logistics organisation.

Why Apply for this Air Export Operator Position?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected freight forwarding business where you'll become part of an experienced operations team handling high-value international airfreight export shipments. You'll take ownership of shipments from booking through to departure, working closely with customers, airlines, overseas agents and warehouse teams to ensure freight moves efficiently and compliantly. If you're looking to further your career within airfreight exports and join a business that values experience, professionalism and customer service, this could be the ideal next step. This role would suit an experienced Air Export Operator, Air Export Clerk, Airfreight Export Coordinator, Export Clerk, Airfreight Operator or Freight Forwarder looking to progress their career within a successful freight forwarding organisation.