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Air Import Clerk

Reed
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Sunbury-On-Thames, Surrey TW16 6, England

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • I am recruiting for an experienced Import Operations Clerk for a Sunbury-based client who specializes in freight forwarding.
  • The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of industry experience in air imports and customs compliance.
  • This office-based position requires managing the entire import process, handling predominantly air freight, and working Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
  • The salary for this role ranges from £28,000 to £35,000 depending on experience, along with benefits such as 23 days holiday and pension contributions.
  • Experience with Sequoia & CDS systems is desirable, and the candidate should possess a good telephone manner and a valid driver's license.

I am recruiting for an experienced Import Operations Clerk for a Sunbury-based client who specialises in freight forwarding.The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of airfreight, though the company also handles ocean and road freight. This is a Monday-Friday position, office-based, working from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM.

Main Duties:

  • Managing the entire import process from start to finish
  • Completing customs entries, using ASM Sequoia & CDS
  • Liaising with customers and overseas office partners
  • Handling air freight predominantly, as well as some road and sea freight
  • Providing quotes
  • Booking with airlines
  • Arranging collections and deliveries
  • Preparing AWBs using our in-house system
  • Invoicing

Key Requirements:

  • Has over 2 years of industry experience in air imports
  • Customs compliance and entries experience
  • Additional road or sea freight experience would be a bonus 
  • Experience using Sequoia & CDS systems (desirable)
  • Possesses a good telephone manner and is friendly and approachable
  • Holds a valid driver's license (ideally)

Benefits:

  • Salary of £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • 5% pension contributions
  • Annual review with potential for bonus and/or pay rise, subject to performance
  • Free parking directly outside the building
  • 6 months probation 

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.