Import Seafreight Clerk

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Import Seafreight Operator for a well-established worldwide Freight Forwarder based in the Feltham, Middlesex area.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Duties:-</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Develop and maintain effective working relationships with each customer to enhance continued account development.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Oversee and manage day –to-day customer activities and ensure the operations team is aligned.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Liaise closely with the overseas offices to ensure the smooth handling of FCL, LCL and conventional cargo to meet the customers required schedule</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ensure the most cost effective and reliable solution for the carriage of goods.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Enter shipments on in house system and ensure that KPI’s are maintained.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Obtain, check and prepare all documentation.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Enter shipments to Customs Clearance, complying with HMRC procedures and regulations.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Liaise with the carriers, consolidators and / or any third parties for the release and delivery of cargo.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maintain at all times close contact with the client to advise the status of their consignment and satisfy delivery expectation.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Monitor credit and collection activities to maintain and comply with Company's credit policy and defined terms for each customer.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Invoice consignments in accordance with the customer rates given or the quotation as provided to the customer.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours are Monday - Friday 09:00 - 1730</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience Required:-</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Minimum 3-4 year’s customs entry experience</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience within Import Seafreight</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Benefits:-</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Quarterly bonus scheme if Company meets budget targets</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Company pension scheme</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Holidays: 25 days per annum increasing by one day for every one year’s continuous service up to a maximum of 28 days</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">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</p>