Import Freight Administrator

Recruitment Solutions Northwest; England; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK logistics company is seeking an Import Freight Administrator to join their team in Heathrow. The role involves managing the transportation cycle of imported goods, ensuring compliance with documentation and customs requirements. Candidates should have negotiation skills and familiarity with Cargowise, along with strong communication and organisational abilities. This position offers a salary of £34, depending on experience, with Monday to Friday working hours from 09:00 to 17:30.

Qualifications

• Experience with negotiating terms and rates.
• Familiar with industry standard computer programs such as Cargowise.
• Good communication skills essential.
• Strong organisational and planning skills required.
• A good geographical knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain charges and cargo release details from agents, airlines and shipping lines.
• Submit customs clearances.
• Ensure any payments due are made in advance.
• Process all payments and raise necessary paperwork.
• Arrange the release and transportation of goods received.
• Liaise daily with agents, partners, suppliers, and clients.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Familiarity with Cargowise

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Geographical knowledge

Job description

Job description

Import Freight Administrator

Location: Heathrow

Salary: £34, Dependent on Experience

Consultants: Sarah Hughes, Charlie Lederberg

Our client is looking for an Import Freight Administrator to join their busy team. You will be directly involved with all imported goods received into the country of destination. You will manage and arrange the transportation cycle by air and Ocean ensuring all paperwork is complete and legal.

Working hours are Monday to Friday – 09:00 – 17:30 (30 Minute Break)

Your responsibilities as Import Freight Administrator will be:

• Obtain charges and cargo release details from agents, airlines and shipping lines
• Submit customs clearances
• Ensure any payments due are made in advance
• Process all payments and raise necessary paperwork
• Arrange the release and transportation of goods received
• Liaise daily with agents, partners suppliers and clients
• Perform additional duties as and when required

What you need to bring as Import Freight Administration:

• Experience with negotiating terms and rates
• Be familiar with industry standard computer programs such as Cargowise
• Good communication skills
• Organisation and planning skills
• Good Geographical knowledge