Air Export Clerk

TN United Kingdom; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Air Export Clerk to join their friendly team in Sunbury-on-Thames. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to manage air export consignments from start to finish, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing excellent customer service. You'll be responsible for completing customs entries, preparing export documentation, and liaising with various stakeholders. If you thrive in a supportive environment and enjoy taking ownership of your work, this position is perfect for you. Join a small but highly skilled team where your contributions are valued and appreciated.

Qualifications

• Experience in air export freight forwarding is essential.
• Proven ability to complete customs entries, knowledge of CDS/CHIEF is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of air export consignments from booking to delivery.
• Complete customs entries accurately and prepare export documentation.

Skills

Air export freight forwarding

Completing customs entries

Export documentation

Freight systems

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Air Export Clerk to join a small, friendly freight forwarding business based in the Sunbury area. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a close-knit team and taking ownership of the full export process.

Role Overview:
This is a start-to-finish position where you'll manage all aspects of air export consignments, including completing customs entries. You'll play a key role in ensuring shipments are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with current regulations.

Handle air export shipments from initial booking to final delivery

Complete customs entries accurately and within deadlines

Prepare and process export documentation, including AWBs, commercial invoices, and customs declarations

Book shipments with airlines and coordinate collections and deliveries

Liaise with customers, airlines, and third-party service providers

Monitor and update customers on shipment status

Ensure all work is compliant with export legislation and company procedures

Assist colleagues with general operational support as needed

Requirements - Air Export Clerk:

Experience in air export freight forwarding

Proven ability to complete customs entries (knowledge of CDS/CHIEF is desirable)

Strong understanding of export documentation and processes

Confident using freight systems and Microsoft Office

Excellent communication and organisational skills

A proactive, hands-on team player

What's on Offer - Air Export Clerk:

Competitive salary between £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)

Standard working hours of 09:00 - 17:30, Monday to Friday

A supportive and stable working environment

The chance to be a key part of a small but highly experienced team

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, feel valued, and work with a team that genuinely supports each other, we'd love to hear from you.