Export Clerk

  • ALS Recruiting Solutions
  • Hounslow, London
  • Jul 10, 2026
Full time Retail

Job Description

Export Clerk Air Freight Sea Freight Road Freight Freight Forwarding

Heathrow

£35,000 - £42,000 + Excellent Benefits + Career Development

Export Clerk Air Freight Ocean Freight Sea Freight Road Freight Freight Forwarder Exports Shipping Logistics Customs Heathrow

Are you an experienced Export Clerk looking to join one of the UK's leading Freight Forwarders?

We're recruiting on behalf of a highly respected international freight forwarding company based near London Heathrow. With an outstanding reputation for employee retention, career progression and customer service, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people.

Whether your background is in Air Freight, Sea Freight, Ocean Freight or European Road Freight, we would love to hear from you.

The Package

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 (DOE)

  • Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:30
  • Permanent, full-time position
  • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Personalised training and development programme
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Supportive and friendly working environment
  • Long-established international Freight Forwarder

The Role

As an Export Clerk, you'll manage international export shipments from booking through to final delivery, ensuring every shipment is handled efficiently and customers receive exceptional service.

Duties Include

  • Managing export shipments from start to finish.
  • Preparing and checking export documentation.
  • Liaising with customers, overseas agents, airlines, shipping lines, hauliers and customs.
  • Providing shipment updates and resolving customer queries.
  • Monitoring shipments and ensuring on-time delivery.
  • Ensuring compliance with customs procedures and international shipping regulations.
  • Building strong relationships with customers and overseas partners.
  • Working closely with the operations team to deliver outstanding service.

What We're Looking For

To be successful, you'll ideally have experience in one or more of the following:

  • Export Clerk
  • Export Operator
  • Freight Forwarder
  • Air Freight Operator
  • Ocean Freight Operator
  • Sea Freight Export Clerk
  • Road Freight Operator
  • European Road Freight
  • Multi-Modal Operator
  • Shipping Coordinator
  • Logistics Coordinator
  • Freight Operations

You'll also have:

  • Previous Freight Forwarding experience.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • The ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously.
  • A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.

Why Join?

Our client is recognised as one of the best employers within the freight and logistics industry, offering genuine career progression, ongoing training and a supportive culture where employees build long-term careers.

If you're looking for your next opportunity within the Freight and Logistics industry, we'd love to hear from you.

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