Export Clerk

  • First Choice Staff
  • Feltham, Middlesex
  • May 03, 2026
Full time Retail

Job Description

We have an exciting position with a leading Freight Forwarder

Key Responsibilities

Shipment Coordination

Manage full operational control of export shipments from booking through to final departure.

Arrange collections, liaise with hauliers, carriers, and warehouse teams.

Track and monitor cargo to ensure timely movement and proactively resolve delays.

Documentation

Prepare and issue all required export documents including:

o HAWB / MAWB

o Bills of Lading

o Commercial invoices & packing lists

Ensure all documentation meets customer, carrier, and regulatory requirements.

Customs Compliance

Complete and submit export declarations (Boxtop & Sequoia preferred but not essential).

Ensure full compliance with HMRC regulations, incoterms, and export controls (e.g., embargoes, dual-use goods).

Maintain accurate audit trails and job file compliance.

Communication & Coordination

Act as the primary point of contact for customers, suppliers, and overseas agents.

Provide proactive updates on shipment status, delays, and documentation requirements.

Build strong working relationships with airlines, shipping lines, and transport partners.

Operational & Financial Administration

Maintain accurate job costing and ensure profitability of shipments.

Check, process, and approve supplier and carrier invoices.

Ensure all job files are closed out correctly and timely.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Experience

freight forwarding or export operations (air).

Technical Knowledge

Working understanding of:

o Export procedures

o Incoterms

o Dangerous goods regulations (IATA/ADR preferred)

o Customs processes and declarations

Soft Skills

Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.

Strong communication and customer-service mindset.

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Security Requirements

5-year checkable history with no gaps for aviation security compliance.

Cargo Operative or other air cargo security training (preferred).

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Hours: 09:00AM - 17:30PM

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