Our client are a small, well established freight forwarder based in Chertsey who have a position available for a Trainee Export/Import Clerk. Full training will be provided and the successful candidate should be enthusiastic, quick to learn and looking for a career within the logistics field. This is a Mon-Friday/37.5hr week and excellent prospects are available for the right person.
Overall, Purpose of the Job
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
* Working within an Export or Import team
* Assisting with all Export & Import Operations (Full Training)
* Completing Customs paperwork
* Customer Services
* Dealing with customer queries
* Consulting with Airlines and Transporters
* Updating Pod’s
* Organising collections
Skills and Qualifications
* Effective communication skills
* Active listening
* Planning
* Teamwork
* Think outside the box and show initiative
* Proactive
* Willing to learn
* Mature Outlook
* Personable
Essential Requirements
* Steady 5 year employment/education with ideally no gaps
* Able to pass a CLEAR DBS check
* Able to easily commute to Chertsey
Employment Terms
* 37.5hr week M-F
* £21-23k DOE
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
Requirements
Preferred Skills:
Trainee, bright & quick to learn, good comms skills