Import and Export Officer roles available

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Import and Export Officer for a 12-month contract in Samlesbury, offering hybrid working. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience, solid knowledge of international trade, and excellent organizational skills. You will juggle multiple tasks effectively, work well under pressure, and have proficient IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in an import/export role.
• Familiarity with legal requirements for shipments.
• Experience with Duty Management Systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Apply up-to-date import techniques in the role.
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet demands.
• Manage multiple enquiries effectively.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Ability to prioritise workload

IT competence

Energetic and positive attitude

Competence under pressure

Job description

Import and Export Officer roles available

Samlesbury Based (Hybrid working)

£28.63 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35

12 Month Contract

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Samlesbury. Hybrid working. 3 days per week on site.

Import role skills and experience

Knowledge

• Solid knowledge of international trade matters with good experience of applying up to date import techniques
• Minimum 2 years' experience in an import / export role
• Must be familiar with the legal requirements regarding importing and exporting of shipments
• Understanding of the role of freight forwarders
• Must be familiar with SDP procedures
• Knowledge of Customs Special Procedures

Skills

• Excellent organisation skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to juggle multiple enquiries and prioritise workload
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Competent under pressure with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• IT competent with good Microsoft word and excel skills
• Experience of operating a Duty Management System

Export Officer skills and knowledge required

Knowledge

Critical Success Factors

• Solid knowledge of international trade matters with good experience of applying up to date import techniques
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Minimum 2 years' experience in an import / export role
• Solid applied knowledge of international trade matters with good experience of applying up to date export techniques
• Previous experience in a export/import or freight forwarder environment would be beneficial
• Able to work on your own and part of a team to meet demands

Skills

Critical Success Factors

• Excellent organisation skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to juggle multiple enquiries and prioritise workload accordingly
• Competent under pressure with the ability to work to tight deadlines

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience within supply chain or international trade environment
• Must have keen attention to detail and be able to work in a fast paced, highly pressurised team
• IT competent with good Microsoft word and excel skills

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply