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Shipping Officer

Akkodis
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1PX

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • An experienced Shipping Officer is needed for a long-term contract in Stevenage.
  • The role involves liaising with export control teams, customs officers, and freight forwarders to ensure timely delivery of products.
  • Candidates should have detailed knowledge of export legislation and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • The Shipping Officer will also be responsible for maintaining compliance with transport legislation and identifying process improvements.

An experienced Shipping Officer is required for a long term contract assignment based in Stevenage.

Responsibilities:
To liaise and work closely with our export control team, local customs officers and freight forwarders. To deliver a benchmark export and shipping service to the business
Role requirements
* Timely delivery of product in line with project demands.
* Creation, completion and management of documentation required to effect export deliveries, to include, transport documents, hazardous goods note, customs formalities etc.
* Topicality of Import, Export and Transport Registers
* Liaise with transport both UK and International.
* Undertake Imports and report Intrastats as required.
* Promotion of functional excellence
* Assist Export Control Department in compliance with regards to Export Licences
* Maintain topicality with all transport legislation up to and including prohibited weapons level
* Identify process improvements to create an efficient and cost effective service
* Day to day knowledge of all movements from site

Skillset/experience required:
* Detailed knowledge of export legislation
* Ability to adapt style of communication to ensure effective delivery of service
* Interpersonal skills across different business functions
* Strength of character not to deviate from process when other demands conflict.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

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