Shipping Line / Port Agency Clerk

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Shipping Line / Port Agency Clerk

Up to £30k 8:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday, with some flexibility needed depending on vessels in port Harwich 22 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays) On-site parking

Our client acts as the UK agent for a leading global shipping company, operating out of Harwich. The Agency department is now seeking a new team member to support the day-to-day operations involved with the smooth movement of cargo and coordination of port activity.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit, professional environment, with full training provided on internal systems and processes. While previous shipping experience-including operations, customs procedures, and sales-is beneficial, it is not essential for the right person.

Duties (include but are not limited to):

• Work as part of the Agency team, reporting to the Sales & Agency Manager

• Take and process customer bookings and liaise over booking and quotation details

• Collate booking information and finalise completed manifests

• Prepare and submit import and export customs entries

• Process sales invoicing accurately and on time

• Generate export cargo lists and monitor empty equipment requirements

• Monitor vessel schedules and book port slots for line vessels

• Visit vessels while in port and manage third-party agency duties

• Prepare quotations and follow up for feedback and conversion

Person Specification:

• Some experience or understanding of shipping, agency, or logistics is preferred

• Working knowledge of customs procedures (import/export) is highly desirable

• Excellent communication skills-for internal teamwork and client relationships

• Confident in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word), with strong attention to detail

• Flexible and responsive to the needs of vessels and port schedules

• Proactive, organised, and committed to delivering outstanding service

LIGHTHOUSE PERSONNEL LTD ARE A RECRUITMENT AGENCY WORKING ON BEHALF OF A CLIENT. PLEASE NOTE WE RECEIVE A LARGE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS PER VACANCY AND UNFORTUNATELY CANNOT RESPOND TO ALL APPLICANTS. THEREFORE, IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD FROM US WITHIN A MONTH FROM APPLICATION DATE, IT IS LIKELY THAT YOU HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL.

If you have been successful, we will contact you by phone and begin taking you through our step-by-step recruitment process-ensuring the role is right for you and assessing your suitability along the way. This will all be explained on initial contact.