Sea Freight Import Clerk

Talent Acquisition Bureau Ltd; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport and logistics company in Stanford-le-Hope is seeking a Customs Clearance Specialist. This full-time office-based role requires at least three years of experience in customs clearance and a comprehensive understanding of Brexit's impact on customs procedures. The successful candidate will manage communication with agents, arrange cargo shipments, and oversee the full scope of ocean import processes. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• At least three years of Customs Clearance experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of Brexit impact on customs procedures.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with UK and overseas agents effectively.
• Arrange FCL and LCL cargo from origin ports to the UK.
• Provide accurate freight quotes and charge estimates.
• Input data into the in-house system with precision.
• Advise customs on shipment updates.
• Prepare and issue invoices.
• Ensure bills of lading are correctly endorsed.
• Manage ocean import processes, including customs clearance.

Skills

Customs Clearance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Destin8

CNS

Sequoia

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity : Sea Freight / Transport Specialist

Location : Stanford-le-Hope, Essex

Are you ready to advance your career in the shipping and logistics industry? Join a market-leading company offering comprehensive end-to-end services, including storage, transport solutions, project management, supply chain planning, and UK cross-docking solutions.

Our client is expanding their Sea Freight / Transport team and is looking for an experienced Customs Clearance Specialist to join their Stanford-le-Hope office.

About the Role :

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and take on a pivotal role within the sea freight / transport environment. We’re seeking a professional with at least three years of Customs Clearance experience who can confidently handle key responsibilities, including :

Key Responsibilities :

• Communicating effectively with UK and overseas agents via phone and email.
• Arranging FCL (Full Container Load) andCL (Less than Container Load) cargo from origin ports to the UK.
• Providing accurate freight quotes and general charge estimates.
• Inputting data into the in-house system with precision.
• Advising customs on shipment updates and handling releases and deliveries.
• Preparing and issuing invoices.
• Ensuring bills of lading are correctly endorsed.
• Managing the full scope of ocean import processes, including customs clearance, releases, deliveries, and billing.

What We’re Looking For :

• Comprehensive understanding of the Brexit transition and its impact on customs procedures.
• Proficiency with systems such as Destin8, CNS, and Sequoia.
• A detail-oriented professional with excellent organizational and communication skills.

This is an office based opportunity that offers full time working in a brand new, bespoke built office / warehouse premises