Import Clerk
Salary: £27,000 - £28,000 p/a
Location: Castle Donington
We are recruiting for an experienced imports clerk on behalf of our client in the Castle Donington area. In this fast-paced role, you will be joining the freight forwarding team onsite to support with managing the import bookings, customer service, and general administration.
Employment Type: Temp to Perm
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:30 (occasional overtime required in busy periods)
Day to Day Responsibilities:
1. Receiving and booking in import freight for both the air and road team.
2. Keeping customers up to date and managing expectations.
3. Customs clearance, ensuring all imports comply with local and national regulations.
4. Processing invoices and keeping account statements up to date.
5. Providing quotations.
6. Resolving and escalating any issues.
7. Maintaining up-to-date communication with overseas offices and third parties.
About You:
1. MUST have experience of working in a freight environment; basic knowledge of import procedures is ESSENTIAL for this role.
2. Proficient in IT systems (AS400, Sequoia, Word, and Excel).
3. Able to manage own workload, plan, and prioritize day-to-day tasks.
4. Initiative and proactive in rectifying issues and problem-solving.
5. Team player, willing to assist other departments in busy periods, holiday cover, etc.
Please note this role is based on-site at our client's depot in DE74; you must be able to commute to this location as hybrid/remote working is not offered due to the nature of the role.
APPLY NOW
#J-18808-Ljbffr