Trainee Import Clerk

A rare opportunity is available working for this established freight forwarding agent for an Trainee Import Clerk. The clients core business focusses on the aerospace, defence and pharmaceutical industries and previous experience in the completion of same customs entries would be advantageous.

Employment Terms for the Trainee Import Clerk

The hours are regular days Monday - Friday with every third or fourth week and an hour for lunch.

The Salary is entry level and will be reviewed quickly, successful candidate will have the desire and enthusiasm to learn and start their career in the forwarding and shipping industry.

Location is Colnbrook so the applicant will preferably drive, as public transport is impractical and occasional out of hours work demands transport independence. A rare five weeks holiday rising to 6 weeks after 3 years plus BH per year is offered together with Pension and Private Healthcare after probation. And as is normal within the industry paid overtime may be required on occasion.

Essential Skills Required for the Trainee Import Clerk

• Good written and verbal communication skills as well as being familiar and competent with Microsoft Office.
• You will be joining a department of 12 and the successful candidate will report to the senior members of the department.
• UK Drivers Licence with own transport for commuting to Colnbrook is highly desirable

Responsibilities & Duties for the Trainee Import Clerk (Full Training provided)

• Answer phones and liaise with customers
• Arrange airline collections/deliveries
• Plan import routings and overseas collection
• Occasional invoicing
• Tariff Classification
• Import Licence Check
• Prepare Import rates airwaybills in support of billings
• Preparing of simple quotations
• Checking correct use of CPC's and authorisations
• Customs entries ASM/Gems/Sequoia
• Filing and general administration
• Customs Post Entry Submissions/Reclaims