Data Processing Clerk

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipping company in Ipswich seeks a Data Processing Clerk to assist with export container administration. This full-time role requires data processing in Port Systems, logging performance metrics, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have solid PC skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including health care, a pension scheme, and various employee perks like discounted gym membership and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private Health Care

Generous pension scheme

Life Assurance – 4x salary

22 days + Christmas Eve/New Year's Eve

Free parking

On-site artisan restaurant

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Flu vaccines and eye care vouchers

Buy or sell holiday scheme

Christmas club saving

MSC Cruises friends and family discount

Full induction day and training

Learning and development opportunities

Dress for the day policy

Qualifications

• Solid skills to manage various tasks at once.
• Experience with Ports inventory systems is a plus.
• Essential proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Process data in Port Systems for export units ingate.
• Key data into the booking system.
• Log department performance data.
• Reconcile loadlist data.
• Improve customer satisfaction with excellent service.
• Support colleagues with a flexible work approach.
• Enhance internal process efficiency and accuracy.
• Administer clerical tasks accurately.

Skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Knowledge of Ports inventory systems

Good PC skills

Technical ability to learn in-house systems

Professional attitude

High attention to detail

Build positive operational relationships

Excellent time management

Tools

MS Office software

Job description

Data Processing clerk - (Port Ops team)

Full time, 6-month FTC

We are looking for a competent administrator to help assist with the ingating of export export containers, recording statistical data and reconciling differences between systems.

The role requires using a range of internal and external systems to investigate and report, whilst also liaising with internal and external contacts as required.

How you will help us and what you can expect

In this role, you will be carrying out the following tasks :

• Processing data in Port Systems to assist the ingate of export units
• Keying data into in house booking system
• Logging department performance data
• Reconcile loadlist data
• Additional duties as required
• Improve customer satisfaction through the delivery of excellent customer service
• Contribute to a positive work climate through a flexible attitude to work and support for colleagues and other team members
• Improve the speed, efficiency & accuracy of internal operating processes
• Administer clerical tasks and procedures accurately and efficiently

Skills and experience you’ll bring to us

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge and experience of the Ports inventory systems an advantage.
• Good PC skills, previous experience of MS Office software essential
• Technical ability to learn and use in house systems
• A professional, positive and flexible attitude at all times
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to build positive operational relationships with internal customers.
• Demonstrate excellent time management and organisation skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Private Health Care for everyone from day 1
• Generous pension scheme
• Life Assurance – 4x salary
• 22 days + a day to take on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve
• Free parking
• On-site artisan restaurant
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flu vaccines and eye care vouchers
• Buy or sell holiday scheme
• Christmas club saving
• MSC Cruises friends and family discount
• Full induction day and training provided
• Learning and development opportunities
• Dress for the day policy / modern office environment