Junior Export Clerk

Freightserve; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Freight Forwarder in Sunbury-on-Thames is seeking a Junior Export Clerk to manage export shipments, ensure accurate documentation, and prepare client quotations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail. Benefits include private health insurance, a pension scheme, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including 8 national holidays

Private Health Insurance

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Cycle To Work Scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise and organise own workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Process-oriented with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work with data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all export shipments are collected and documented correctly.
• Complete customs entries accurately.
• Prepare quotations for clients.
• Communicate flight details to clients and foreign agents.
• Ensure all documents are saved correctly in the system.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

High level of attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Junior Export Clerk for a well-established Freight Forwarder based in the Sunbury-on-Thames area.

Main Responsibilities

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 computer system 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

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

Benefits

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)

Hours are Monday - Friday - after 6 month 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).

As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry.