Import Clerk

Right Now Group are recruiting for an Import Clerk for a specialist freight-forwarder in Colnbrook, serving critical aerospace and defence supply chains.This permanent, full-time role is ideal for those with admin, coordination, or customer-service experience; trainees are welcome (full training provided), as are candidates with prior customs/clearing knowledge.

• Manage phone and email communications with customers and carriers

• Arrange airline collections and deliveries; plan import routings

• Coordinate overseas collections and prepare import-rated airwaybills

• Perform tariff classification and import-licence checks

• Create simple quotations and process occasional invoicing

• Execute customs entries using systems such as ASM, Gems, or Sequoia

• Verify correct use of CPCs (Customs Procedure Codes) and other authorisations

• Background in administration, coordination, or customer service (any industry)

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Solid judgment and problem-solving capabilities

• Competence in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Customs entry or classification experience is advantageous - but not essential for trainees

• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)

• Shift: Monday to Friday

• Hours: 09:00 - 17:30 (1-hour lunch)

• Extra: Paid overtime and occasional weekend work may be required

• Location: Colnbrook - a driving licence and car are essential, as public transport isn't practical

• 5 weeks' holiday per year, rising to 6 weeks after four years (1 extra day per annum after two years)

• Auto-enrolment pension scheme

• Private healthcare upon successful probation

• Full training provided, with clear career progression into commercial roles within the aerospace & defence freight sector

Want to launch or advance your career in international freight operations with leading aerospace & defence clients? Apply now - send your CV today!

All suitable candidates will be contacted within 48 hours of application.