Average Export Operator salary in Hounslow

Our client, an established freight forwarder based in Feltham, are looking for someone with around 3 years'' experience being able to complete AOG export operations Hours: 4 on 4 off 7am - 7pm Candidate must able to complete shipments from start to finish including arrange transport, airline booking, and customs entry. There will be other duties such as chasing pod, monitoring shipments, and updating customs and there will be some quoting. They need a good understanding of AOG and time-critical and work well under pressure and work under their own incentive. Cargowise & Descartes Knowledge would be an advantage Previous experience with Road Freight both Domestic & European & Ocean freight would be an benefit but not compulsory. These will also be an on-call basis 1 in 3 rotations (Paid overtime) which is a night shift cover but this will only be temporary until the night position is filled - potential earnings of additional £3600 per annum

Great opportunity to join one of the fastest growing specialist international logistics providers to the Events, Sport and Entertainment sector comprised of a passionate team of leading industry experts who operate 24/7 to provide reliable, on-time freight support, moving equipment from venue to venue, globally via air, sea, road, rail and charters. Job Overview This is excellent role with the opportunity to become a multi-modal operator dealing with worldwide events. Any experience of live events would be very advantageous. but this could also be a chance for someone with general’ freight forwarding ops’ knowledge and a huge passion for music/live events, either in imports or exports who is looking to move into the exciting world of event logistics. Further training would be given wherever needed, Key Responsibilities • Responsible for quotes, both airfreight and ocean freight, imports and exports, including cross trade shipments. •Preparing and processing export documentation including MAWB, HAWB and security documents. •Import and export customs clearances under ATA carnet, temporary imports and exports. •On occasion, attending site to monitor unload/load of ocean containers/trucks for events. •Managing post flights, ensuring cargo arrives as booked. •Daily billing on import and export files. •Liaising with key clients daily and managing their expectations. Essential & desirable skills, qualifications, and experience •At least 5 years’ experience working in freight forwarding operations. •Customs knowledge essential •Multi model experience highly - desirable •Ability to work independently and successfully prioritise a busy workload. •Five-year work history required with no employment gaps. •Clear DBS required. •Experience using Boxtop and salesforce - desirable. Hours are Monday to Friday with a weekend cover rota. Competitive salary up to £40K plus benefits including - 25 days holiday Private healthcare Pension Opportunities for career advancement

An exciting new role is available with this established 'niche’ freight forwarder, our client is looking for an experienced Export Operative to join our current export team, to assist with the smooth running of the department. Working 09:00-18:00 Monday to Friday, including a 1hr paid break per day. The role of Export Operative will involve, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: Ensure all export shipments are collected by the correct vehicle, the documentation is in order and they are exported to the client`s satisfaction.Ensure custom entries are completed correctly using the correct CPC code and the entry is scanned to the NES Folder.Complete quotations for new and existing clients.Send flight details to the client by Email or Fax and ensure the foreign agent is pre-alerted with full details.Ascertain the urgency of the shipment and decide the routing of the shipment accordingly.Liaise with foreign agents when required.POD the foreign agent on urgent shipments to ensure delivery has been achieved.Ensure the NES file is fully completed and check post flight shipment details; details to client.Ensure the file is up to-date and ready for charging out.Liaise with the accounts team regarding client credit agreements. The knowledge, skills and experience required from our Export Operative is: Essential Recent experience of working as an Export Operative/Clerk.Hold a full UK driving licence.Good knowledge of the English language both verbal and written.Ability to prioritise and organise own workload to tight deadline.Strong communication skills: The ability to communicate effectively at all levels.Be a team player in the department and with members of staff from all other departments.Sound knowledge of IT - Word and Excel. Desirable Experience of Boxtop and/or eCustomsKnowledge of the local area and London. Due to the nature of the role, there are also a number of compulsory checks that must be carried out: A criminal record check - basic disclosure, carried out by the Disclosure & Barring Service.A full 5 year reference history, with any gaps in employment scrutinised and accounted for.A driving licence check