Air Export coordinator

Air Export Coordinator

Salary:
Circa £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Location:

Uxbridge area

Working Pattern:
Office-based

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Air Export Coordinator to join a well-established freight and logistics business. This is a busy, hands-on role that would suit someone with previous Air Export experience who enjoys managing shipments from booking through to departure while delivering a high standard of customer service.

Working within a supportive operations team, you will be responsible for coordinating international air freight shipments, ensuring documentation is accurate, customs requirements are met and customers receive regular updates throughout the export process.

• Manage Air Export shipments from booking through to final departure.
• Obtain competitive rates from airlines, hauliers and service providers.
• Arrange airline bookings and coordinate collections.
• Prepare and check export documentation, including MAWB and HAWB paperwork.
• Complete CDS export customs declarations.
• Produce manifests, pre-alerts and other shipping documentation.
• Liaise with customers, airlines, overseas offices and network partners.
• Monitor shipments and provide proactive status updates.
• Ensure shipments comply with airline, customs, security and, where applicable, Dangerous Goods regulations.
• Resolve operational issues and documentation queries efficiently.
• Check supplier costs and ensure shipment files are ready for invoicing.
• Maintain accurate records using Cargo Wise.
• Provide support to colleagues across the Air Export team as required.

• At least two years' experience in Air Export operations.
• Good understanding of the complete Air Export process from booking through to departure.
• Experience completing CDS export customs entries.
• Strong knowledge of Air Export documentation and airline procedures for both console and back-to-back shipments.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple time-sensitive shipments.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Experience using Cargo Wise.
• Dangerous Goods (DG) by Air certification or training.
• Experience negotiating competitive rates with airlines, hauliers and other suppliers.

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Salary of circa £30,000 depending on experience.
• Office-based role in the Uxbridge area.
• Opportunity to join a supportive and established freight forwarding business.