TipTopJob
Air Export Freight Forwarding Clerk
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Air Export Clerk: Permanent Roles
Two Positions Available
Job Title: Air Export Clerk
Location: Staines
Salary: Up to £34,500, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30, with one hour for lunch
Start Date: ASAP
About The Role
Our client, an international freight company, is looking for experienced Air Export Clerks to join their busy air freight operations team.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with air freight export or freight forwarding experience.
The role would suit organised and proactive individuals who are confident working within a fast-paced export operations environment and can manage shipments efficiently from start to finish.
What You'll Do
You will be responsible for coordinating and managing export air freight shipments from booking through to final departure, ensuring shipments are processed accurately, compliantly, and within agreed customer and airline requirements.
Main Responsibilities
- Arrange and process export air freight shipments from origin through to departure
- Create and manage export files within operational systems
- Ensure all shipment documentation is accurate and completed on time, including MAWB, HAWB, and export customs documentation
- Liaise with customers, airlines, handling agents, hauliers, overseas offices, and internal departments
- Book cargo with airlines
- Arrange collections and coordinate transport requirements
- Ensure customs compliance and export security requirements are met
- Track shipments and provide proactive updates to customers
- Resolve operational issues, delays, or service failures quickly and professionally
- Ensure milestones and shipment updates are entered correctly within operational systems
- Support timely and accurate billing by ensuring buy and sell rates are entered correctly
- Maintain KPI and service level performance standards
- Follow company SOPs, compliance procedures, and security regulations
- Support team members during peak periods and holiday cover
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What You Need
- Previous experience within air freight exports or freight forwarding is preferred
- Knowledge of export customs procedures and air freight documentation
- Good understanding of airline booking processes and cargo handling
- Experience using freight forwarding systems
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills
- Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Desirable Skills
- Dangerous Goods awareness
- Knowledge of healthcare or temperature-controlled shipments
- Understanding of export compliance and aviation security requirements
- Experience working with airline portals and tracking systems
How
If you have the relevant air export or freight forwarding experience and would like to be considered for one of these permanent opportunities, please get in touch today.
E: : 906
You can also refer someone suitable. Successful referrals qualify for our candidate referral reward scheme.
Red Recruit specialise in Shipping, Freight, and Logistics recruitment, with opportunities across all levels. Not all roles are advertised, so feel free to send us your CV in confidence or Apply directly.
Keywords / alternative titles: Air Export Clerk, Air Export Operator, Air Freight Export Clerk, Export Operator, Export Clerk, Air Freight Operator, Export Coordinator, Air Export Coordinator, Freight Forwarding, Air Freight Exports, End-to-End Exports, Export Documentation, Export Customs, Customs Entries, Customs Clearance, MAWB, HAWB, AWB, Airline Bookings, Cargo Handling, Freight Operations, Shipping Clerk, Export Freight Forwarder, Permanent Freight Job, Air Freight Jobs, Export Freight Jobs.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London