Sea Freight Imports Clerk
Ref:
41292/FP16646/KK
Job Type:
Permanent
Location:
- Midlands West, Staffordshire
Our client is a well-established Freight Forwarding and Logistics specialist with offices throughout the UK. We are now looking for a Sea Freight Imports Operations Clerk to join the team at their Freight Forwarding team at their office in Cannock.
Working within a busy Ocean department you will work within a team to receive bookings from Agents, overseas offices and customers alike. To complete all ocean import requirements including customs clearance, booking confirmation to the customer; booking with the shipping lines; NVOCC; raising B/Ls and all other processes involved.
Your role will involve
Receiving bookings from customers / agents.
Raising files within the internal software system.
Preparation of Sequoia clearances prior to the goods leaving the UK.
Speaking to shipping lines / carriers.
Checking vessel departures.
Maintaining customer spreadsheets where required.
Ensuring correct documentation is presented / obtained.
Raising invoices to customers / agents.
Raising Chamber documentation as and when required Cert of Origin / EUR1 / ATR etc.
In order to apply you will have
Experience in sea freight Industry
Sea freight imports experience
Must be able to complete / understand intricacies of sea freight. FCL and LCL
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Package Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
Salary and Benefits
Salary £28,000 to £32,000 Circa
Starting with 22 days holiday, plus all bank holidays.
Hours:0900-17:30 with an hour for lunch
2x salary life insurance
5% Employee Contributory pension scheme
Opportunities for career progression
Working within a busy Ocean department you will work within a team to receive bookings from Agents, overseas offices and customers alike. To complete all ocean import requirements including customs clearance, booking confirmation to the customer; booking with the shipping lines; NVOCC; raising B/Ls and all other processes involved.
Your role will involve
Receiving bookings from customers / agents.
Raising files within the internal software system.
Preparation of Sequoia clearances prior to the goods leaving the UK.
Speaking to shipping lines / carriers.
Checking vessel departures.
Maintaining customer spreadsheets where required.
Ensuring correct documentation is presented / obtained.
Raising invoices to customers / agents.
Raising Chamber documentation as and when required Cert of Origin / EUR1 / ATR etc.
In order to apply you will have
Experience in sea freight Industry
Sea freight imports experience
Must be able to complete / understand intricacies of sea freight. FCL and LCL
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Package Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
Salary and Benefits
Salary £28,000 to £32,000 Circa
Starting with 22 days holiday, plus all bank holidays.
Hours:0900-17:30 with an hour for lunch
2x salary life insurance
5% Employee Contributory pension scheme
Opportunities for career progression