Average Import Clerk salary in the UK

We are currently recruiting for an Import Clerk to join our client’s team based in Sunbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1–2 years of experience in import operations who is looking to develop their skills and progress within the freight forwarding industry.Position DetailsLocation: SunburySalary: £34,000–£35,000 per annumWorking hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pmExperience required: 1–2 years in importsYour key responsibilities will include:Managing air and road import shipments from arrival through to completion.Preparing and processing customs entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.Coordinating import documentation and ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed correctly.Liaising with customers, carriers, and other relevant parties to ensure the smooth movement of shipments.Using Sequoia software to manage import processes and update shipment information.Supporting the wider team with daily operational tasks and helping to resolve any shipment-related issues.What We’re Looking ForThe ideal candidate will have:1–2 years of experience working within import operations, preferably in a freight forwarding environment.A good understanding of air and/or road import processes.Experience preparing customs entries.Strong communication and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.The ability to work effectively as part of a team while managing tasks efficiently.Experience using Sequoia would be advantageous, although familiarity with the system is not essential.Training and development will be provided, particularly for any transport modes you may not have worked with previously, making this a great opportunity for someone keen to broaden their knowledge and develop their experience across air and road imports.If you have import experience, good communication skills, and are looking for your next opportunity within freight forwarding, we would love to hear from you.

Air Import Clerk /Heathrow area, Colnbrook, | £35,000 to £39,000 depending on experienceMonday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm, plus 4 hours on 1 Sunday in 3 Know your air imports and enjoy seeing a shipment through properly, from paperwork to delivery? We're looking for an experienced Air Import Clerk to join the busy Heathrow operations team of an established international freight forwarding business. This is an opportunity for someone who already understands the pace of air freight, takes pride in getting the detail right and knows that clear customer communication matters just as much as accurate documentation. As Air Import Clerk, you'll take ownership of shipment activity, coordinate with customers and suppliers, and keep freight moving through each stage of the import process. Your responsibilities will include:Processing air import shipments and completing the relevant freight and customs documentation.Maintaining accurate shipment and consolidation records.Working with HAWBs, MAWBs and relevant IATA documentation and procedures.Arranging collections and deliveries with haulage providers.Answering customer queries and providing clear updates on shipment progress.Preparing quotations and negotiating ad hoc supplier rates.Invoicing shipments and checking supplier invoices.Following handling and temperature-control requirements for pharmaceutical shipments where applicable.What you'll bring To succeed as an Air Import Clerk, you'll need previous air import or freight forwarding experience, a sound understanding of customs procedures and confidence handling import documentation. You'll be organised, accurate and comfortable managing several shipments at once. You'll also know how to handle a customer query professionally, spot a potential problem early and work with colleagues to find a solution. Experience with consolidations, HAWBs, MAWBs and IATA shipment procedures is important. Dangerous goods training and knowledge of letters of credit would be useful additional strengths.The working pattern The Air Import Clerk position works Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm, with 4 hours of Sunday cover on a rota of 1 Sunday in 3. If you're an Air Import Clerk who enjoys taking responsibility, supporting customers and keeping shipments moving, apply or contact Kerry at Vantage Recruitment for a confidential conversation.

Import clerk required for a busy well established freight forwarder based at Heathrow, you will need freight experience dealing with air imports and ideally road and sea.Handling air imports from start - finishMonitoring incoming shipmentsBooking in shipments from pre-alerts working with the customer service teamCompleting pre-lodgements and T1'sHandling key accountsCompleting customs entries using ASM / Boxtop QuotationsArranging collections and deliveriesLiaising with airlines