Air Export Operator

Right Now Recruitment; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Now Group are partnering with a globally recognised freight and logistics organisation to recruit an experienced Air Export Operator for their busy Heathrow operation. This temporary position offers a strong potential for a permanent opportunity and immediate starts available.

The role involves end-to-end air export shipments, preparing AWBs and customs entries, and coordinating with airlines and handling agents in a fast-paced international environment.

Qualifications

• Experience within air export operations or freight forwarding.
• Familiar with air freight documentation and customs/export procedures.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced export environment.
• Experience using logistics systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end air export shipments from booking to final departure.
• Prepare and process export documents including Air Waybills (AWBs), customs entries, and shipping instructions.
• Coordinate with airlines, freight forwarders, and handling agents.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and aviation security standards.
• Monitor shipment progress and resolve operational delays.
• Provide timely updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate data across internal systems.

Skills

Air export operations

Freight forwarding

Air freight documentation

Customs/export procedures

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Logistics systems

Job description

Right Now Group are proud to be partnering with a globally recognised freight and logistics organisation to recruit experienced Air Export Operators for their busy Heathrow operation. This temporary position offers a strong potential for a permanent opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have solid air export experience and be looking to further develop their export career within a fast-paced international environment.

If you have hands-on export operational knowledge and enjoy managing shipments from booking through to departure, this is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing air export team.

Location: Staines
Pay Rate: £16.41 per hour
Hours: Monday - Friday standard office hours (37.5 hours)
Start: Immediate starts available

Key Responsibilities - Air Export Operator

• Manage end-to-end air export shipments from booking through to final departure
• Prepare and process export documentation including Air Waybills (AWBs), customs entries, and shipping instructions
• Coordinate with airlines, freight forwarders, and handling agents to ensure smooth export movement
• Ensure full compliance with international trade regulations and aviation security standards
• Monitor shipment progress and proactively resolve any operational delays
• Provide timely updates to customers and internal stakeholders
• Maintain accurate data across internal systems

The Successful Air Export Operator Will Have:

• Proven experience within air export operations or freight forwarding
• Strong understanding of air freight documentation and customs/export procedures
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced export environment
• Experience using logistics systems