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!