Import Clerk

Job Information

Work Experience 1-3 years

27/30k

City Basildon

Province Essex

Postal Code SS14

Job Description

Our client is a privately owned freight forwarder who specialise in a unique sector of the market and due to expansion are currently looking for an Import Clerk to work at their offices based in Basildon. The role is suitable for someone with some experience of Ocean container freight who is keen and eager to learn all aspects of Ocean Import freight forwarding. This role is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to progress within this sector as the company offer excellent promotion potential for the right candidate with opportunities given for further progression as the company is looking to develop the candidate with time to hopefully progress them to a more senior level with additional responsibilities and challenges.

• Add customer shipments and enter cargo detail / shipment information onto the internal system
• Ensure all file data is accurate and up to date before handing over manifests to warehouse
• Assist the transport team with arranging of domestic deliveries as and when required
• Liaise with other import operators to plan container movements / unloading
• Co ordinating with other team members based in UK & offices overseas to arrange container unloading and final deliveries of goods.
• Checking customs entries & shipment data to ensure data is accurate prior to clearance.
• Sending Pre alerts to final destinations. Job processing, costing and invoicing.

Working hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Salary negotiable depending on experience

Requirements

• Excellent level of computer literacy and a good understanding of Excel and MS packages is required
• Experience in Imports from the US would be beneficialbut not essential
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Enthusiastic and engaging personality
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Benefits

Company pension, Cycle to work scheme, On-site parking, Company events and 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.