Air Import Clerk

Right Now Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight forwarding company near London Heathrow is looking for an experienced Air Import Clerk to manage air import consignments from start to finish. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of experience in air freight imports, be confident in completing customs entries independently, and possess strong knowledge of air freight operations. This role requires a proactive approach in a fast-paced logistics environment, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and maintaining accurate shipment records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in air freight imports.
• Proven experience handling air consignments from start to finish.
• Confident completing customs entries without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Handle air import consignments from start to finish.
• Complete customs entries accurately and independently.
• Cut MAWB and HAWB documentation.
• Process and book in pre-alerts from overseas agents.
• Liaise with customers to obtain clearance instructions.
• Coordinate with airlines, handlers, and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with customs and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and system updates.

Skills

Experience in air freight imports

Handling air consignments

Completing customs entries

Knowledge of air freight operations

Job description

Right Now Group is recruiting for an experienced Air Import Clerk to join a well-established freight forwarding operation based near London Heathrow. This role is ideal for someone with strong air import experience who is confident managing shipments in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling air import consignments from start to finish
• Completing customs entries accurately and independently
• Cutting MAWB and HAWB documentation
• Processing and booking in pre-alerts from overseas agents
• Liaising with customers to obtain clearance instructions and documentation
• Coordinating with airlines, handlers, and internal teams
• Ensuring compliance with customs and regulatory requirements
• Maintaining accurate shipment records and system updates

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in air freight imports
• Proven experience handling air consignments end to finish
• Confident completing customs entries without supervision
• Strong knowledge of air freight operations