Airfreight Import Clerk

Heathrow Personnel; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking an experienced Airfreight Import Clerk to join their team in Staines. This role requires solid import and customs clearance experience and offers a supportive environment for career development. Responsibilities include processing airfreight shipments, completing customs clearance, and liaising with overseas agents. Candidates must have prior experience in airfreight imports and a strong understanding of customs documentation. This position offers a salary of £28,000 – £30,000 depending on experience, with required weekend work compensated at higher rates.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in airfreight imports is essential.
• Solid understanding of customs processes and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Processing airfreight import shipments, including handling of MAWBs.
• Completing full customs clearance procedures.
• Liaising with overseas agents and local hauliers.
• Ensuring timely delivery and compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Updating internal systems with accurate shipment information.
• Communicating effectively with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Airfreight imports

Customs processes

Effective communication

Job description

Position: Airfreight Import Clerk

Location: Staines

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:30 (moving to shift pattern covering 08:00 – 18:00)

Additional Info: 1 in every 5 weekends required (paid at time and a half)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Airfreight Import Clerk to join our client’s busy and growing team based in Staines.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid import and customs clearance experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive freight forwarding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing airfreight import shipments, including handling of MAWBs
• Completing full customs clearance procedures
• Liaising with overseas agents and local hauliers
• Ensuring timely delivery and compliance with all relevant regulations
• Updating internal systems with accurate shipment information
• Communicating effectively with customers and stakeholders

Requirements

• Previous experience in airfreight imports is essential
• Solid understanding of customs processes and documentation