Import Clerk

Divalentinecalver Recruitment Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday

Pension

Private healthcare

Overtime pay

Job summary

Divalentinecalver Recruitment Ltd in Colnbrook is seeking an Import Clerk to join a busy freight forwarding team serving aerospace, defence and pharmaceutical sectors. You will handle import routings, tariff classification and customs entries, liaise with customers, and prepare rates.

A driving license and own transport are essential; training provided and prospects for progression. Excellent IT skills with Excel, Word and Outlook are required; five weeks holiday rising to six, pension and

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Customs Entry and tariff classification experience.
• Accuracy of work is essential; strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and liaise with customers.
• Arrange airline collections/deliveries.
• Plan import routings and overseas collection.
• Occasional invoicing and tariff classification checks.
• Prepare import rates and airway bills; assist with simple quotations.
• Check CPCs and authorisations; handle customs entries ASM/Gems/Sequoia.
• Filing and general administration; post-entry submissions/reclaims.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customs entry

Tariff classification

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A rare opportunity is available working for this established freight forwarding agent for an Import Clerk . The clients core business focusses on the aerospace, defence and pharmaceutical industries and previous experience in the completion of same customs entries would be advantageous.

Employment Terms for the Import Clerk The hours are regular days 09.00 - 17.30 Monday - Friday with every third or fourth week 08.00 - 16.30 and an hour for lunch. The Salary is very much dependent on experience and a generous basic salary is available for those with the required knowledge. Candidates with less experience will also be considered as training can be provided for those with the desire and enthusiasm to learn and further progress their career in the forwarding and shipping industry, there will be a salary review for those that progress quickly. Location is Colnbrook so the applicant will require to have a car and drive to work as public transport is impractical and occasional out of hours work demands transport independence. A rare five weeks holiday rising to 6 weeks after 3 years plus BH per year is offered together with Pension and Private Healthcare after probation. And as is normal within the industry paid overtime may be required on occasion.

Essential Skills Required for the Import Clerk

Good written and verbal communication skills as well as being familiar and competent with Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Customs Entry and classification experience Accuracy of work is an essential part of the brief, as is work ethic.

Responsibilities & Duties for the Import Clerk

• Answer phones and liaise with customers
• Arrange airline collections/deliveries
• Plan import routings and overseas collection
• Occasional invoicing
• Tariff Classification
• Import Licence Check
• Prepare Import rates airwaybills in support of billings
• Preparing of simple quotations
• Checking correct use of CPC's and authorisations
• Customs entries ASM/Gems/Sequoia
• Filing and general administration
• Customs Post Entry Submissions/Reclaims

You will be joining a department of 12 and the successful candidate will report to the senior members of the department. Ability to use judgement and put experience into practical everyday use Excellent IT skills; Excel, Word and Outlook UK Drivers Licence with own transport for commuting to Colnbrook.