Job Description
Location: Manchester
Salary: Up to £38,500 + Benefits
Experience: 1–2 Years Minimum (Recent Air Export Experience Essential)
The Role
Are you an Air Freight specialist who thrives on deadlines? We are looking for an Air Export Clerk to join our busy Manchester team. This isn’t just data entry—this is a 360-degree role where you manage the shipment from the first phone call to the final arrival overseas.
What You’ll Be Doing
* End-to-End Exports: Managing the full lifecycle of Air Export shipments, including collections, airline bookings, and final delivery.
* Documentation Mastery: Cutting MAWBs and HAWBs, preparing manifests, and ensuring all security declarations are 100% accurate.
* Customs Compliance: Handling NES/Export entries and ensuring all HMRC requirements are met before the flight departs.
* Proactive Service: Providing real-time flight updates to clients and managing time-critical or "AOG" style shipments when required.
* Financial Management: Raising sales invoices, accruing costs, and maximizing profit per file.
What You Need
* Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of current experience in a UK Air Export forwarding role.
* Technical Knowledge: You must understand airline prefixes, flight scheduling, and standard export documentation.
* Speed & Accuracy: The ability to work under pressure to meet strict airline "cut-offs" without compromising on detail.
* Confidentiality: We value discretion. If you are currently employed, please note that we handle all applications with the utmost care.
Why Apply?
* Autonomy: Manage your own desk and build genuine relationships with your clients.
* Location: Based in the heart of Manchester's logistics network.
* Growth: Join a team that values your industry expertise and offers a path for career development.