Import Clerk

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK seeks an enthusiastic Import Operations Consultant to manage import jobs, advise clients, and coordinate with authorities. Ideal candidates have strong communication and organizational skills, experience in air, sea, and road customs. Full, clean UK driving licence is required, and the role is office-based with no remote options. Salary ranges from £25.5k to £34k depending on experience, with benefits including potential weekend work and additional pay post-probation.

Qualifications

• Air, Road and sea experience, exports an advantage.
• General import and customs requirements knowledge essential.

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.

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

IPAFFS knowledge

Job description

Overview

A unique opportunity has opened up at our clients located near to 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 look at experienced staff £30-34

Also more Junior - £25.5-27

This is a office based role, no remote and ideally experience in Air, Sea and Road some Exports but mainly imports

Hours Mon - Fri 9-6pm ( after probation hours can be 8-5pm)

Weekends 1in 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