Export Operators
Job description
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Export Operator
Right Now Group are proud to be partnering with a globally recognised freight and logistics organisation within the Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain sector to recruit experienced Export Operators for their busy Heathrow operation in Hounslow. This 6-month temporary role offers strong potential for extension and is ideal for candidates with solid air export experience looking to further develop their career within the Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain industry.
If you are an experienced Export Operator with hands-on operational knowledge and enjoy managing shipments from booking through to departure, this is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing air export team based in Hounslow.
Location: Heathrow, Hounslow
Pay Rate: £15.18 per hour
Shift Patterns:
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Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00
Start: Immediate starts available
Key Responsibilities-
Manage end-to-end air export shipments from booking through to final departure
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Prepare and process export documentation including Air Waybills (AWBs), customs entries, and shipping instructions
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Coordinate with airlines, freight forwarders, and handling agents to ensure smooth export movement
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Ensure full compliance with international trade regulations and aviation security standards
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Monitor shipment progress and proactively resolve any operational delays
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Provide timely updates to customers and internal stakeholders
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Maintain accurate data across internal systems
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Support invoicing processes and verify supplier/carrier charges
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Proven experience within air export operations or freight forwarding
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Strong understanding of air freight documentation and customs/export procedures
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Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
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Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment within the Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain sector
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Experience using logistics systems and Microsoft Office (preferred)
If this Export Operator role sounds of interest and you're ready to take the next step in your career within Hounslow, apply online today and become part of a dynamic team in the Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain industry.
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your air export operations experience prominently as this is the core requirement mentioned throughout the advert
📊 Quantify your export volumes: "Processed 150+ AWBs weekly, maintaining 99% accuracy"
🌐 Emphasise your knowledge of international trade regulations and aviation security standards
🎯 Mention specific logistics systems you've used alongside Microsoft Office proficiency
🤝 Showcase your coordination skills with airlines, freight forwarders, and handling agents
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- •Processed 200+ Air Waybills weekly for international shipments, maintaining 99.5% documentation accuracy across 15 airline partners
- •Coordinated with 8 freight forwarders and handling agents daily to resolve operational delays, reducing average shipment processing time by 18%
- •Managed customs entries and export compliance for £2.8M monthly freight volumes, ensuring zero regulatory violations across 12-month period
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Right Now Group's Heathrow export operation represents exactly the air freight environment where I want to apply my export documentation and AWB processing expertise. My background in freight forwarding and customs compliance aligns perfectly with your requirements for managing shipments from booking through departure.
My background in air export operations has equipped me with comprehensive knowledge of international trade regulations, aviation security standards, and the coordination skills needed to work effectively with airlines and handling agents in fast-paced logistics environments.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Walk me through the process of preparing an Air Waybill from start to finish
- ›How do you ensure compliance with international trade regulations in air exports?
- ›What logistics systems have you worked with for export operations?
- ›Explain the key differences between air export documentation and other freight modes
- ›How do you handle customs entries for air freight shipments?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to resolve an urgent shipment delay
- ›Describe how you prioritise multiple export shipments with tight deadlines
- ›Give an example of when you had to coordinate with multiple stakeholders on a complex shipment
- ›How do you handle situations where documentation errors are discovered late in the process?
- ›Tell me about a time when you improved an export process or procedure
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to resolve an urgent shipment delay
Describe how you prioritise multiple export shipments with tight deadlines