Export Coordinator
4 days ago
Dartford
Air Export Operator I’m currently working with a well established freight forwarder in Dartford that’s looking for an Air Export Operator with AOG experience to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, time-critical operations role and wants to work with a company that truly values its staff. Location: Dartford, UK Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 The Role You’ll be responsible for handling time-critical air export shipments with a strong focus on AOGs and urgent logistics. This role requires quick decision-making, excellent communication, and the ability to manage high-pressure situations while ensuring shipments are delivered on time. Key Responsibilities • Manage full-cycle air export operations, specialising in AOG and urgent shipments, • Liaise directly with airlines, ground handling agents, and overseas partners to secure uplift, • Prepare and issue Air Waybills and all export documentation, • Complete UK customs export entries via CDS, • Track, trace, and proactively update customers on urgent movements, • Troubleshoot delays and provide rapid solutions to keep freight moving, • Ensure compliance with aviation security, export, and industry regulations, • Handle job invoicing, costings, and maintain accurate records What My Client Is Looking For • Experience in air freight exports, • Proven background in AOG/time-critical logistics, • Knowledge of UK export customs systems & processes (CDS), • Ability to stay calm under pressure and solve problems quickly, • Strong communicator with excellent customer service skills, • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail, • UK-based freight forwarding background (essential) No sponsorship is available — applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If this sounds like the next step in your career, send me a message or apply directly — I’d be happy to talk you through the company, culture, and what makes this opportunity stand out.