Import Clerk

Premier Work Support; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Basildon is seeking a European Road Freight Import Clerk for a full-time, permanent position. You will manage import operations, liaise with customers, and assist with KPI reporting. The ideal candidate has proven experience in logistics and basic customs knowledge. This role offers a structured Monday to Friday schedule from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within the logistics/freight industry is required.
• Basic customs knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Department Manager in the smooth running of the department.
• Enter jobs and manifests onto the FMS system.
• Liaise with agents and customers to ascertain their needs.
• Daily calculate prices and costs for certain manifests.
• Assist with monthly KPI reporting.

Skills

Experience in logistics/freight industry

Basic customs knowledge

Job description

Premier Work Support is seeking a European Road Freight Import Clerk for a full‑time, permanent position in Basildon, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. The role involves assisting with the day‑to‑day operations of the Import Department.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Department Manager in the smooth running of the department
• Enter jobs and manifests onto the FMS system
• Supply the warehouse and all other depots with information required to enable the prompt and efficient off‑loading of trailers
• Liaise with agents and customers to ascertain their needs and requirements to ensure all deliveries are completed in a timely fashion
• Daily collate necessary and required information from hauliers of arrival/departure times
• Daily calculate prices and costs for certain manifests
• Daily update spreadsheets with relevant information
• Assist the department manager with the consolidation and presentation of data for monthly KPI reporting

Skills Required

• Proven experience in a similar role within the logistics/freight industry is required
• Basic customs knowledge is desirable

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Administrative

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