Our client is a well-established Freight Forwarding and Logistics specialist with offices throughout the UK. We are now looking for a Sea Freight Imports Operations Clerk to join the team at their Freight Forwarding team at their office in Cannock. Working within a busy Ocean department you will work within a team to receive bookings from Agents, overseas offices and customers alike. To complete all ocean import requirements including customs clearance, booking confirmation to the customer; booking with the shipping lines; NVOCC; raising B/L's and all other processes involved.Your role will involve Receiving bookings from customers / agents. Raising files within the internal software system. Preparation of Sequoia clearances prior to the goods leaving the UK. Speaking to shipping lines / carriers. Checking vessel departures. Maintaining customer spreadsheets where required. Ensuring correct documentation is presented / obtained. Raising invoices to customers / agents. Raising Chamber documentation as and when required Cert of Origin / EUR1 / ATR etc.In order to apply you will have Experience in sea freight Industry Sea freight imports experience Must be able to complete / understand intricacies of sea freight. FCL and LCL Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Package - Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.Salary and Benefits Salary £28,000 to £32,000 Circa Starting with 22 days holiday, plus all bank holidays. Hours:0900-17:30 with an hour for lunch 2x salary life insurance 5% Employee Contributory pension scheme Opportunities for career progression
