Job description
The Company

We are currently seeking an Air Freight Export Clerk to join us on a full-time permanent basis, predominantly working Monday – Friday from 09:00 – 17:00. This role includes paid overtime and weekend call outs on a rota basis, as required. You will be based in Staines, TW18 3BA.

As an Airfreight Export Clerk, you will organise export shipments in a busy airfreight environment. Providing service to a developing commercial client base including Pharma, with a high level of care, while working to company and industry standards and regulations.

The Benefits
• Salary of £28,000 - £34,000
• 25 days' holiday (excluding bank holidays) and 5 days Volunteer Leave per year
• Opportunity for Unpaid Leave
• Up to 10 days international remote working*
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Critical Illness Cover
• Free online Fitness Platform i.e., Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition
• On Site Mental health First Aiders
• Employee benefits i.e., Free eye test*, up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers
• Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service
• Tailored development and career opportunities

This is a fantastic chance for an experienced air export professional to join our fantastic organisation as we pursue our goal of becoming the world’s preferred logistics company.

The position holder will organise export shipments in a busy airfreight environment. They will service a demanding and developing commercial client base with a high level of care, while working to company and industry standards and regulations.

So, if you’re looking for a highly engaging role with a friendly and supportive team, then this is the position you’ve been waiting for!

The Role

As an Air Export Clerk, you will support our airfreight export services by ensuring all shipments undertake and complete their journeys successfully.

Overseeing the export process, you will complete Export Customs declarations, prepare Air Export documentation to regulatory standards along with all associated tasks in a start to finish role.

Ensuring we deliver our customers the best possible value, you will liaise with customers, negotiate carrier rates for specific shipments and create customer pricing on our software.

Additionally, you will ensure that all of our exports follow company policies and comply with all relevant industry regulations, including AVSEC, H&S and ISO.

About You

To be considered as an Air Export Clerk, you will need:
• Air export experience
• The ability to prioritise and organise workload
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Word and Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience within the Pharma industry is highly advantageous but not essential, as training will be provided.

Ideally, you will have experience using Cargowise Software and ASM Sequoia to complete HMRC entries, but this is not essential as we will provide training.

AVSEC CO level qualification or higher would also be advantageous.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer, who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on the skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment, where our employees can strive and grow their potential.