Sea Freight Clerk

Red Recruits; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based in Essex is seeking a skilled Sea Freight Clerk. In this role, you will be responsible for booking freight and managing documentation. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in ocean freight and a strong understanding of customs procedures. The position requires excellent time management and the ability to operate in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Referral fee for candidates placed

Access to relevant job updates

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sea Freight Clerk, Import Clerk, or Export Clerk is essential.
• Good operational knowledge of customs clearance procedures.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Book freight with shipping lines and complete sailing documentation.
• Arrange customs clearances and provide port health checks.
• Invoicing for shipments and liaising with other offices.

Skills

Time Management

Operational Knowledge of Customs Clearance

Food Import Knowledge

Port Health Experience

Job description

Our client, who provides Warehouse, Distribution, and Logistics services, is currently seeking a Sea Freight Clerk to join their team in Essex.

The role of the Sea Freight Clerk:

On a day-to-day basis, you'll be booking freight with shipping lines, completing sailing documentation, providing quotations, and setting up new customers.

Other duties will include:

• Book deliveries
• Arrange customs clearances
• Provide port health checks
• Liaise with other offices
• Pay the shipping lines
• Invoicing for shipments

Requirements of the role:

• The successful candidate will have previous experience working as a Sea Freight Clerk / Coordinator, Import Clerk, or Export Clerk, with experience in ocean freight.
• Good operational knowledge of customs clearance procedures, food import, SPS, and Port Health experience is essential.

We are eager to hear from candidates with excellent time management skills who can thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Contact us today.

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01376 503567

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