Import Clerk

Kevin Theobald Employment Agency; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Import Operations Consultant for an office-based role near Gatwick. The ideal candidate will manage import jobs from start to finish, advise clients on documentation, and handle customs clearance. Strong communication skills and a clean UK driving license are essential. This position offers a salary range of £25.5-34k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Essential knowledge of general import and customs requirements.
• Experience in air, road, and sea freight handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing import jobs from start to finish.
• Advising clients on required documentation and procedures.
• Coordinating with local authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Handling customs clearance and costings.
• Preparing job quotations.

Skills

Strong communication and client liaison skills

Organised and detail-oriented

Full, clean UK driving licence

Quick to adapt and problem-solve

Positive team player with a willingness to learn

Calmness in pressurising situations

Tools

Sequoia software for customs processing

CDS import linked and unlinked declaration experience

T1 discharging

IPAFFS knowledge

Job description

Overview

A unique opportunity has opened up at our clients located near Gatwick. They are looking for an enthusiastic Import Operations Consultant. The role is ideal for someone looking to extend knowledge in an ever growing field—starting with live animal imports via road, with progression into general freight handling.

Our client would consider experienced staff (£30-34k) or more junior candidates (£25.5-27k). This is an office-based role with no remote work and ideally experience in Air, Sea and Road, some Exports but mainly imports. Hours are Mon - Fri 9-6 (after probation hours can be 8-5). Weekends 1 in 3 (post probation, working remotely and with additional pay). Must pass a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Managing import jobs from start to finish
• Advising clients on required documentation and procedures
• Coordinating with local authorities and regulatory bodies
• Handling customs clearance and costings
• Taking calls and preparing job quotations

Key Skills

• Strong communication and client liaison skills
• Organised and detail-oriented
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Quick to adapt and problem-solve
• Positive team player with a willingness to learn
• Calmness in pressurising situations

Experience

• Air, Road and sea experience, exports an advantage
• General import and customs requirements knowledge essential
• Sequoia software for customs processing
• CDS import linked and unlinked declaration experience
• T1 discharging
• IPAFFS knowledge