Air Export Operator - Freight Forwarding

ALS Recruiting Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight forwarder in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Air Export Specialist to manage end-to-end air export operations. The role requires a minimum of 4 years’ experience in freight forwarding and confidence with customs processes. You will prepare and submit customs entries while liaising with carriers and customers to ensure compliance. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for this autonomous position. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ air export experience within freight forwarding.
• Strong, consistent employment history.
• Confident with full customs processes, including special procedures.
• Able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end air export operations.
• Prepare and submit full export customs entries.
• Liaise with carriers, customers, and internal teams.
• Produce accurate quotes and complete final billing.
• Ensure timelines, documentation, and regulatory requirements are met.

Skills

Air export operations

Customs processes

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Air Export Specialist – Freight Forwarding

We’re recruiting for an experienced Air Export Specialist to join a leading freight forwarder. This is a full start-to-finish export role, handling everything from quoting through to billing out, with full responsibility for customs declarations.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing end-to-end air export operations, road and ocean experience beneficial
• Preparing and submitting full export customs entries, as well as Home Use, End Use, Bonded entries, IPR, OPR, Carnets, and British Returns
• Liaising with carriers, customers, and internal teams to ensure smooth, compliant movements
• Producing accurate quotes and completing final billing
• Ensuring timelines, documentation and regulatory requirements are met consistently

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 4 years’ air export experience within freight forwarding
• Strong, consistent employment history
• Confident with full customs processes (including special procedures)
• A proactive operator with strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment

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