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Export Operations Clerk

Reed
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 18 hours
Location

West Drayton, Greater London UB7 7TX, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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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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  • Our client in the West Drayton/Heathrow area is looking for an Export Operations Clerk with 1-2 years of multimodal experience in sea, air, and road freight export operations.
  • The ideal candidate should be locally based, enthusiastic, and eager to learn and grow within the logistics field.
  • Responsibilities include managing export freight operations, handling Customs clearances, and providing exceptional customer service.
  • Candidates should have a good working knowledge of logistics and shipping, as well as basic IT skills and proficiency in logistics software.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and requires a proactive individual ready to be trained in all aspects of logistics operations.
Our client in the West Drayton/Heathrow area are seeking an Export Operations Clerk with multimodal experience, particularly in sea, air, and road freight export operations.

The ideal candidate will be based locally, bring enthusiasm to the role, and have a willingness to learn and grow within the logistics field. This role is perfect for a proactive individual who is a quick learner and ready to be fully trained in all aspects of logistics operations.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Manage export freight operations and Customs clearances.
  • Handle sea, air, and road export shipments efficiently.
  • Communicate with customers daily, providing exceptional service.
  • Liaise with shipping lines, airlines, handling agents, transporters, Customs, and overseas offices.
  • Raise files, documents, and invoices accurately and timely.
  • Arrange collections and ensure smooth operation of the export process.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • 1-2 years of hands-on operational freight forwarding experience.
  • Good working knowledge of logistics, shipping, and transportation.
  • Experience with Export Customs entry, preferably with Sequoia.
  • Basic IT skills and proficiency in using logistics software.
  • Punctuality and a keenness to learn all areas of the operation.
  • Demonstrable work efficiency and accuracy.
  • Team player with excellent cooperation skills.
  • Professional customer service and communication skills, fluent in English with a polite telephone manner.
  • Commercial awareness with an understanding of basic profit/loss concepts.

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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.