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 & Export 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 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.

Duties will include:

• 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.

Requirements:

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

Working hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Salary £27/30k

Benefits will include: Company pension, Cycle to work scheme, On-site parking, Company events and 20 days holiday plus bank holidays