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Air Freight Operations Clerk

Reed
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Hounslow, Greater London TW6 2DN, England

Salary

£30,000 - £32,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The position is for an experienced Air Freight Operations Clerk with strong air freight experience and knowledge of dangerous goods and import/export procedures.
  • The job is office-based near Heathrow Airport, working Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm with a 1-hour lunch break.
  • The salary for this role ranges from £30,000 to £32,000 per annum, along with a generous multi-commission structure and additional benefits.
  • Candidates should ideally have experience in freight forwarding, customs handling, and a valid driving license, with a preference for those who can handle dangerous goods.
  • The role involves managing shipments, liaising with customers, making airline bookings, and ensuring customs compliance.

Do you have strong air freight experience with a good understanding of dangerous goods and import/export procedures?

I am looking for an experienced Air Freight Operations Clerk to work for a repeat client close to Heathrow Airport, who specialises in in the transportation of hazardous goods and time-sensitive critical shipments. My client serves both domestic and international clients and prides themselves on providing exemplary customer service and maintaining a positive “above and beyond” attitude. This is an office-based, Monday-Friday position, working from 8am-5pm with a 1 hour lunch break.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Manage agents and customers directly.
  • Liaise with customers for all aspects of their shipments.
  • Find solutions for highly regulated shipments via Air, as well as Road & Sea.
  • Make import/export airline bookings.
  • Handle customs compliance and declarations.
  • Track shipments and provide timely updates.
  • Handle customer invoicing and creditor invoice processing.
  • Assist with other related tasks as needed such as helping the loading team twice per week.

Key Requirements:

  • Strong air freight operations experience, ideally within a freight forwarding company.
  • Import/export experience
  • Dangerous goods handling 
  • Driving license and access to own vehicle (preferred)
  • Customs handling experience (ideal)
  • Computer literacy in MS Office, as well as Sequoia or other freight systems
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Benefits & Package: 

  • Salary of £30,000-£32,000 per annum 
  • Generous multi-commission structure 
  • Mileage/car allowance after successful probation 
  • Staff parking on site 
  • Company pension scheme 
  • 20 days holiday + bank holidays 
  • Occasional national travel opportunities to meet with clients 

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.