Red Recruit Ltd
Air & Ocean Imports Customs & Documentation – Felixstowe
Location: Felixstowe
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Air & Ocean Imports Customs & Documentation professional looking for your next opportunity?
Our client, a well-established freight forwarding company based in Felixstowe, is seeking an experienced professional to join their busy operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can confidently manage import documentation and customs formalities whilst ensuring shipments move smoothly and compliantly.
Key Responsibilities
- Handling Air & Ocean Import shipments from start to finish.
- Completing customs entries using CDS.
- Preparing and processing import documentation.
- Liaising with customers, shipping lines, airlines, hauliers and HMRC.
- Ensuring all customs and import documentation is completed accurately and within deadlines.
- Providing excellent customer service and resolving any shipment queries.
- Maintaining accurate shipment records and ensuring compliance with current customs legislation.
Requirements
- Previous experience in Air & Ocean Imports.
- Strong customs clearance experience.
- Essential experience using CDS.
- Essential experience using Sequoia.
- Excellent knowledge of UK customs procedures and import documentation.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced freight forwarding environment.
What's on Offer
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Established and supportive freight forwarding team.
- Opportunity to join a respected company within the logistics industry.
- Immediate interviews available.
How to Apply
If you have Air & Ocean Imports experience together with strong customs knowledge and are confident using CDS and Sequoia, we'd love to hear from you.
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Keywords: Air Imports, Ocean Imports, Sea Freight, Air Freight, Customs Clearance, Customs Entries, CDS, Sequoia, Import Documentation, Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Shipping, Customs, Imports.
Alternative Job Titles: Customs Clearance Clerk, Customs Entry Clerk, Customs Documentation Clerk, Import Clerk, Sea Freight Import Clerk, Air Freight Import Clerk, Freight Forwarder, Customs Coordinator, Import & Customs Specialist, Shipping Coordinator.
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