Import Operator - Freight Forwarding in Stanford-le-hope, East Of England
UK working eligibility only.
Job Title: Import Operator - Freight Forwarding
Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: London Gateway, Essex
Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, with occasional overtime
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Our client, a well-established freight forwarding and logistics company based at London Gateway, is looking to recruit an experienced Import / Customs Operator to join their busy forwarding team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong customs clearance and import freight forwarding experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and being part of a supportive team.
What you'll do:
As Import Operator you will be responsible for handling import customs clearances and coordinating shipments across road, sea and air freight movements, with a particular focus on trade lanes involving the USA, China and India.
Main Responsibilities include:
- Processing import customs clearances accurately and efficiently.
- Managing road, sea and air freight import shipments from start to finish.
- Ensuring compliance with all customs regulations and procedures.
- Using CDS, CNS, Destin8, ORP and IRP systems as part of daily operations.
- Liaising with customers, shipping lines, transport providers, customs authorities and overseas agents.
- Monitoring shipment progress and providing updates to customers.
- Resolving customs and operational queries in a timely manner.
- Assisting colleagues across the forwarding department as required.
- Supporting other areas of the business and undertaking additional training where necessary.
What you need:
- Previous experience within an Import / Customs Operator within a Freight Forwarding role.
- Strong understanding of import operations and customs clearance procedures for road and sea freight.
- Good knowledge of import freight forwarding operations.
- Experience arranging international shipments by road, sea and air freight.
- Knowledge of USA, China and India trade lanes would be highly advantageous.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A positive and flexible team-player attitude.
- Multifreight experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
Why you'll love this role:
- Competitive salary of £31,000 - £35,000.
- Permanent position with a respected freight forwarding company.
- Opportunity to broaden your freight forwarding and customs knowledge.
- Supportive team environment.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
How to apply:
If you have customs clearance and freight forwarding experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a growing logistics organisation, we would love to hear from you.
T: 01376 503567 | 0203 906 6020
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Keywords / alternative titles: Shipping Clerk, Shipping Coordinator, Freight Forwarder, Freight Operations, Freight Forwarding Operator, Import Clerk.
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