Sea Freight Import Clerk: Customs, Rates & Shipments

Adecco; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Import Clerk to join their team in Southend-on-Sea. The role involves managing customs clearance, client communication, and shipment bookings. The ideal candidate should have a keen attention to detail and experience in freight forwarding. Salary ranges between £35,000 and £45,000, with benefits including private medical insurance after probation, office snacks, and a great team culture. This is a full-time office-based position from Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Office Snacks

Company Events

Great Team Culture

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding preferred.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Quoting clients and managing rates effectively.
• Collaborating with overseas agents to book shipments.
• Handling Customs Clearance efficiently.
• Booking deliveries and checking the arrival of vessels.
• Keeping clients updated on bookings and arrivals.
• Completing sales invoices and passing purchase invoices.
• Obtaining releases from shipping lines and coordinating with hauliers.

Skills

Customs clearance management

Effective communication

Quotation management

Documentation management

Organizational skills

Tools

Destin8

CNS

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Import Clerk to join their team in Southend-on-Sea. The role involves managing customs clearance, client communication, and shipment bookings. The ideal candidate should have a keen attention to detail and experience in freight forwarding. Salary ranges between £35,000 and £45,000, with benefits including private medical insurance after probation, office snacks, and a great team culture. This is a full-time office-based position from Monday to Friday.