Junior Export Clerk

DivalentineCalver Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A freight forwarding company in Sunbury is seeking a Junior Export Clerk to join their team. The role focuses on ensuring seamless export operations, including documentation and liaison with foreign agents. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and communication abilities. The company offers a supportive environment with benefits such as private health insurance, competitive salary, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in the freight industry preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Ensure export shipments are collected and exported correctly.
• Complete customs entries accurately.
• Liaise with foreign agents as necessary.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Job description

Our client are an SME established hi-val freight forwarder based in Sunbury who have a new position available for a Junior Export Clerk.

Join Us as Junior Export Operations!

This isn't just another job - it's a career where you're respected, supported, and given the opportunity to grow.

Many of our people have stayed for 10+ years, because when you treat people right, they stay. That's why we offer private health cover , wellbeing support, and annual leave that increases the longer you're with us.

Add in competitive pay, pension , plus smart perks like cycle-to-work and electric car schemes, and it's easy to see why our team stands apart.

subject to length of service & eligibility

The role is based on 40 hours per week M-F. Split day shift 8-4.30 and 9-5.30 after probation.

We provide full on‑the‑job training but it would be ideal if you have experience in the freight industry.

Main Purpose of Job

To be a key member of the Export Team ensuring the best possible client experience

Main Responsibilities for the Junior Export Clerk

• To ensure that all export shipments are collected by the correct vehicle, the documentation is in order and they are exported to the client's satisfaction
• To ensure that customs entries are completed correctly using the correct CPC code and all relevant Export Documents are saved to the correct file
• Completing quotations for new and existing clients
• To send the flight details and relevant information to the client by email and to ensure the foreign agent is pre‑alerted with full details
• Liaise with foreign agents when required to ensure delivery has been achieved
• To ensure Boxtop is fully completed with all combined documents saved to the job and correct airline, foreign charges and client costs are accrued
• To undertake additional duties, or assist other members of staff, as may be reasonably requested by your Manager

Essentials for the Junior Export Clerk

Skills

• Strong organisational skills; ability to prioritise & organise own workload to meet tight deadlines
• High level of attention to detail and process orientated
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills; ability to work with data
• Strong communication skills; the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to work independently but also be a team player across all departments

Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of the English language, both verbal and written
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office; including Outlook, Word, and Teams
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience within the freight industry preferred

Mindset

• Pro‑active approach to come up with solutions
• Growth‑mindset, this role involves continuous learning
• Inquisitive problem‑solver

Desirable

• Knowledge of Boxtop and Ecustoms

Pre‑Employment Checks

Due to the secure nature of this role, all candidates must undergo:

• Basic DBS (criminal record) check
• 5‑year employment reference check (with all gaps accounted for)

Recruitment process

• Screening call with HR
• Face to Face interview
• Offer (Subject to compliance checks)

Location

Sunbury

Upon joining us your hours of work will be: Monday - Friday 09:00am - 17:30pm and once you have passed your 6 month probationary period you will then be added to the shift rota working 08:00 - 16:30 and also 1 weekend in 7 where you will be monitoring emails from your company mobile phone assisting with client and agent requests.

Benefits and Compensation

Competitive Salary

28 days per annum (including 8 national holidays).

Annual leave days increase with longevity.

Private Health Insurance - (subject to length of service).

Medical Cash Back scheme - Health Shield (subject to length of service).

Employee Assistance Programme

Additional discretionary leave given over Christmas period

Discretionary bonuses are awarded based on company and individual performance.

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility).

Cycle To Work Scheme - administered through 'Green Commute Initiative' (subject to qualifying criteria).

Electric Car Scheme - administered through 'The Electric Car Scheme' (subject to qualifying criteria).

Free parking (First come first served)