Export Operative

A new position is available for an Export Operative to join this well established SME Freight forwarding agent based in Colnbrook. The Export Operative will assist with the smooth running of the department. Plenty of opportunity for future progression and paid overtime for 'out of hours’.

Working 08.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday, including a 1hr paid break per day.£28-34k DOE plus overtime

The role of Export Operative will involve, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Ensure all export shipments are collected by the correct vehicle, the documentation is in order and exported to the client`s satisfaction.
• Ensure custom entries are completed correctly using the correct CPC code and the entry is scanned to the NES Folder.
• Complete quotations for new and existing clients - Commercial and Overseas.
• Send flight details to the client by Email and ensure the foreign agent is pre-alerted with full details.
• Ascertain the urgency of the shipment and decide the routing accordingly.
• Liaise with foreign agents when required.
• POD the foreign agent on urgent shipments to ensure delivery has been achieved.
• Ensure the NES entry is sent to the shipper with a copy of the HAWB then stored under the file reference as instructed.
• Ensure NES file is fully completed and ready for charging out.
• Liaise with the accounts team regarding client credit agreements.

The knowledge, skills and experience required from our Export Operative is:

Essential

• Recent experience of working as an Export Clerk within Freight Forwarding.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Good knowledge of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Ability to prioritise and organise own workload to tight deadline.
• Strong communication skills: The ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Be a team player in the department, and with members of staff from all other departments.
• Sound knowledge of IT - including Word, Excel and outlook.

Desirable

• Experience in a recent Export Operative position.
• Experience of Boxtop and/or eCustoms (training can be provided).
• Knowledge of the local area.

Mindset

·Growth Mindset.Looking for someone who wants to learn and progress within the Company

·Proactive.Anticipates needs and changes and always looking for ways to improve.

·Compliance.Follow Company policies and process

Due to the nature of the role, there are also a number of compulsory checks that must be carried out:

• A criminal record check - basic disclosure, carried out by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
• A full 5 year reference history, with any gaps in employment scrutinised and accounted for.
• A driving licence check.