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Export Clerk

Prime Placers Ltd
Posted 20 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Hounslow, Greater London TW6 2AB, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Export Clerk position is located at London Heathrow with a salary of £37,000 plus performance-based bonuses.
  • This full-time, permanent role requires previous experience in export freight forwarding and familiarity with customs clearance processes.
  • The successful candidate will manage international shipments end-to-end and prepare all necessary export documentation.
  • Ideal applicants should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess clear communication skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
  • Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV, and those who meet the requirements will receive a response within 1-2 days.

Export Clerk

Location: London Heathrow

Salary: £37,000 Bonus Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

What’s On Offer:

  • £37,000 salary performance-based bonus
  • Industry-leading training and ongoing development
  • Supportive, close-knit team in a fast-paced office environment
  • Work in a specialist logistics sector supporting high-profile, time-critical movements
  • Exposure to unique and challenging global logistics projects
  • Great benefits and career progression within a growing company

The Role:

Are you a hands-on Export Clerk looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established freight forwarder operating in a specialised, fast-moving logistics sector.

You’ll be part of a highly skilled team coordinating complex international shipments across air, road, and sea. Every day will be different — this role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to work on logistics solutions that demand accuracy, urgency, and world-class customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage international shipments end-to-end, including client billing (full training provided)
  • Coordinate with clients, overseas agents, and suppliers to schedule and manage cargo
  • Prepare all export documentation, including pre-alerts and post-flight updates
  • Provide accurate quotations and negotiate competitive freight rates
  • Complete customs entries using Sequoia
  • (Desirable) Handle ATA Carnets, SEIL, and OGEL licences – training provided
  • Communicate across platforms including Outlook and Slack
  • Support internal departments and escalate shipment concerns where necessary
  • Perform general admin and ad hoc operational duties

What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience in export freight forwarding
  • Familiarity with customs clearance processes (Sequoia preferred)
  • Interest in working across multiple modes of transport
  • Airfreight Dangerous Goods trained (advantageous but not essential)
  • Highly organised and detail-oriented
  • Clear, confident communication skills – verbal and written
  • Problem-solver with a proactive mindset
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Self-motivated and reliable team player

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV directly. If your application matches the requirements, we will get back to you within 1-2 days

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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