Airfreight Import Clerk

Posted 4 hours 23 minutes ago by Heathrow Personnel

£25,000 - £35,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Surrey, Egham, United Kingdom, TW200
Job Description

New Vacancy - Airfreight Import Clerk

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Airfreight Import Clerk to join our clients growing team based in Egham. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with strong import knowledge to take full ownership of shipments from start to finish within a fast-paced freight forwarding environment.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage airfreight import shipments from arrival through to final delivery
  • Complete and submit customs entries in line with HMRC regulations
  • Ensure all documentation is accurate and processed in a timely manner
  • Arrange collections and deliveries, ensuring deadlines and service levels are met
  • Monitor shipment progress and proactively resolve any delays or issues
  • Calculate and manage costing, invoicing, and chargeable services
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, providing regular updates and high levels of customer service
  • Ensure compliance with all customs procedures and company policies
  • Work closely with internal departments to ensure smooth operational flow

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 1-2 years + experience in airfreight imports (end-to-end)
  • Strong working knowledge of UK customs import procedures and regulations
  • Experience handling customs entries from start to finish
  • Familiarity with Cargowise and Sequoia systems is highly desirable
  • Understanding of multi-modal transport (air, road, and sea) is advantageous
  • Full UK driving licence due to location
  • Stable work history demonstrating reliability and commitment
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Able to manage multiple shipments and prioritise workload effectively

If you are an experienced Import Clerk looking for your next opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you!