Sea freight Import Clerk

Exciting Career Opportunity :
Sea Freight / Transport Specialist

Location :
Stanford-le-Hope, Essex

Are you ready to advance your career in the shipping and logistics industry? Join a market-leading company offering comprehensive end-to-end services, including storage, transport solutions, project management, supply chain planning, and UK cross-docking solutions.

Our client is expanding their Sea Freight / Transport team and is looking for an experienced Customs Clearance Specialist to join their Stanford-le-Hope office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and take on a pivotal role within the sea freight / transport environment. We’re seeking a professional with at least three years of Customs Clearance experience who can confidently handle key responsibilities, including :

• Communicating effectively with UK and overseas agents via phone and email.
• Arranging FCL (Full Container Load) andCL (Less than Container Load) cargo from origin ports to the UK.
• Providing accurate freight quotes and general charge estimates.
• Inputting data into the in-house system with precision.
• Advising customs on shipment updates and handling releases and deliveries.
• Preparing and issuing invoices.
• Ensuring bills of lading are correctly endorsed.
• Managing the full scope of ocean import processes, including customs clearance, releases, deliveries, and billing.

• Comprehensive understanding of the Brexit transition and its impact on customs procedures.
• Proficiency with systems such as Destin8, CNS, and Sequoia.
• A detail-oriented professional with excellent organizational and communication skills.

This is an office based opportunity that offers full time working in a brand new, bespoke built office / warehouse premises