Blackburn Chemicals is renowned for its technical expertise and excellence. These qualities are present throughout the whole of the company. All Blackburn Chemicals’ employees provide customers with first class products and services – something the Company has strived to achieve, and improve on, since its formation.
Specialising in foam control agents, Blackburn Chemicals dominated the market. The company exports on a worldwide basis and its trade name Dispelair is synonymous with quality and technical excellence.
Working Hours: 08:00 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 – 15:00 Friday
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Answering and directing calls.
2. Preparing all required export documentation dependant on Customer specific shipping requirements.
3. Maintain strict compliance with export regulations and being a point of contact for freight forwarders.
4. Ensuring all files have the correct proof of export documentation and handling shipments under Letter of Credit and ATA Carnet.
5. Help resolve customs delays.
6. Sending loading information to hauliers and updating confirmations.
7. Placing sea-freight bookings.
Required Attributes & Experience:
1. Previous experience with import/export documentation and understanding of freight forwarding operations.
2. Knowledge of shipping/payment terms.
3. Experience with proofreading commercial documents/bills of lading.
4. Experience with processing certificates of origin and EUR1's (ECert or similar).
5. Knowledge and understanding of Letter of Credits preferred but not essential as training will be given.
6. Previous experience with SAP or similar system advantageous but not essential as training will be given.
7. Strong customer service background.
8. Experienced and proficient with MS Office applications.
9. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
10. Detail-oriented and organised person.
11. Ability to manage multiple tasks.
12. Confident liaising over the telephone and sending emails.
Qualifications:
1. GCSE in English and math at Grade C/4 or above.
2. Qualification in IT skills (MS Office).
3. Full understanding of English Language (Written and Spoken).
Benefits:
* Free Lunches
* Sick Pay after 12 months
* Company pension
* Free Parking
* Potential Bonuses
* 27 Days Holiday.
Work Location: In Person at Blackburn Chemicals Ltd.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Logistics: 1 year (preferred)
* Customer service: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Application deadline: 02/03/2025
Reference ID: Export Assistant
Expected start date: 17/02/2025
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