Import Clerk

Divalentinecalver Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A freight forwarding company is looking for an experienced Import Clerk to manage UK import clearance and freight operations. The successful candidate will handle documentation for air, sea, and road shipping, ensuring compliance with customs regulations. With a salary of £28-35k DOE plus overtime, the job offers Monday to Friday full-time hours and requires at least 3 years of relevant experience. Located in Farnborough, this position is ideal for candidates familiar with the UK transport landscape.

Benefits

22 days plus Bank Holidays

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of UK import clearance experience in an international freight forwarder.
• Familiarity with air, ocean, and road freight operations.
• Ability to work with UK transport and customs regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage UK import clearance and documentation across various freight modalities.
• Execute import entries and arrange timely deliveries.
• Provide quotations for arrival charges to overseas agents.

Skills

UK import clearance experience

Knowledge of Incoterms

Experience with air, sea, and road clearance

Self-starter and quick learner

Knowledge of Sequoia & Boxtop

Job description

Our client is an SME freight forwarder based in Farnborough offering an office‑based position for an experienced Import Clerk.

Position: Import Clerk

Job Summary

Responsible for managing UK import clearance, CDS, and freight operations across air, ocean, and road modalities, ensuring accurate documentation, timely disbursements, and compliance with UK transport and customs regulations.

Employment Terms

• £28‑35k DOE plus overtime.
• 22 days plus Bank Holidays.
• Main days: Mon‑Fri 9‑5.30pm with flexible full‑time working hours.

Skills & Experience

• At least 3 years UK import clearance experience with current CDS in an import operations environment working for an international freight forwarder.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, all modes of shipping, UK transport landscape, and Heathrow.
• Air, sea, and road clearance experience and arranging deliveries.
• Quick learner, self‑starter; knowledge of Sequoia & Boxtop an advantage.
• Ideal if working in Hampshire, Heathrow or surrounding areas to minimise commute.

Responsibilities – Air Freight

• Gather import documents (AWBs, CIs) and execute import entries.
• Arrange disbursements & timely deliveries, avoiding storage and penalties.
• Knowledge of airport operations and airlines.
• Monitor shipments.
• Provide quotations to overseas agents for arrival charges & import spot quotations for established commercial supply chain clients.
• Process CARNETs and bonded procedures.

Responsibilities – Ocean Freight

• Gather import documents (BLs, CIs) and execute import entries.
• Arrange disbursements & timely deliveries, avoiding storage and penalties.
• Monitor shipments and issue NOAs when required.
• Provide quotations to overseas agents for arrival charges & import spot quotations.
• Knowledge of main UK ports, PINS, processes an advantage for both LCL and FCL.

Responsibilities – Road Freight

• Knowledge of inventory and non‑inventory linked clearances and EU movements since Brexit.
• Job ID: TPBN1_UKTJ.