Export Clerk


Company 

Prime Placers Ltd

Location 

Hounslow

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£28,000 - £40,000 Per Annum

Job Requirements/Description

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

Company 

Prime Placers Ltd

Location 

Hounslow

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£28,000 - £40,000 Per Annum

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