Job Description
Due to a growth with new business, we are looking to expand the operation team and are looking for export operation clerk who has experience especially in sea freight export operations. The ideal candidate will have basic freight forwarding experience for export , ideally live local to West Drayton or within the Heathrow area, be enthusiastic, and willing to learn. What would be essential is that the candidate is a quick learner and be prepared to be fully trained in all aspects of export operation.
What You Will Be Doing:
- - freight export and Customs clearances.
- - Handling Sea - 70%/Air - 20% / Road – 10% export shipments.
- - Speaking to customers on a daily basis.
- - Liaising with shipping lines, airlines, handling agents, transporter, Customs, and overseas offices.
- - Raising files, documents and invoices
- - Arrange collections
What You Will Bring To The Table:
- At least 2-3 years hands-on operational sea freight forwarding experience.
- Good working knowledge of logistics, shipping lines, airlines.
- Export Customs entry experience.
- Must be punctual, quick learner and be willing to learn all areas of the operation.
- Be able to demonstrate a good level of work efficiency and accuracy.
- Someone who enjoys working in a team and can cooperate well with other team members.
- Professional customer service skills.
- Professional communicator. (fluent English: reading, writing, speaking, polite telephone manner, emails)
- Commercial awareness, understanding of basic profit/loss.
What We Offer:
- Full-training in all areas of operation
- BIFA-certified training (if required)
- Opportunities for professional development and progression
- Being part of a strong and dedicated team
- Opportunity to be part of a growing office in a well-established global organization.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- West Drayton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Freight Co-ordinator: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person