Job Description
Import Clerk - Freight Forwarder (Air Freight, Sea Freight or Road Freight)
Exciting and progressive Freight Forwarder looking to add an Import Clerk to their team, exciting and team work orientated working environment promoting development and progression!
Package
* Basic Salary 35k - 40k (dependent on experience)
* Bonus paid 2x annually
* 37.5 hours per week
* Monday to Friday 0900-1730hrs
* Paid overtime
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Personalised training and development program
* Work perks, discounts
* Gym Membership
* Private Healthcare
* Life Insurance
* Death in Service Insurance
* Private Pension Scheme
Job Description
* Arranging import shipments from worldwide origins.
* Arranging collections with selected transport companies.
* Liaising with clients and other branches,sales departments, hauliers, etc.
* Providing excellent customer service to import customers.
* Handling order traces, checking documentation, commercial invoices, processing pre-alerts from overseas offices.
* Completion of import customs entries
* Experience at communicating with shipping lines, airlines and transport companies.
Candidate Specification
* Minimum 1 year experience in a similar function in the freight forwarding industry.
* Team player together with ability to work on own initiative.
* Tactfully handle customer queries / excellent telephone manner.
* Stay calm and focused under pressure.
* Any experience with Air Freight, Sea / Ocean Freight or Road Freight
Get in touch today if you are looking for the next step in your career, please note my client is only considering candidates who are currently working for a Freight Forwarder.
If you have any questions please feel free to call me on 0208 004 5535 | 073 0008 0008.
Saif Ali
Senior Recruitment Consultant - London Heathrow
Saif@alsrec.com