Experienced Export Operative - Slough, United Kingdom - Headford Growth UK

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Description

The role of Export Operative will involve, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities

  • Ensure all export shipments are collected by the correct vehicle, the documentation is in order and they are exported to the client's satisfaction.
  • Ensure custom entries are completed correctly using the correct CPC code and the entry is scanned to the NES Folder.
  • Complete quotations for new and existing clients.
  • Ascertain the urgency of the shipment and decide the routing of the shipment accordingly.
  • Liaise with foreign agents when required.
  • POD the foreign agent on urgent shipments to ensure delivery has been achieved.
  • Ensure the NES file is fully completed and check post flight shipment details; details to client.
  • Ensure the file is up todate and ready for charging out.
  • Liaise with the accounts team regarding client credit agreements.

The knowledge, skills and experience required from our Export Operative is

Essential

  • Recent experience of working as an Export Operative/Clerk.
  • Hold a full UK driving licence.
  • Good knowledge of the English language both verbal and written.
  • Ability to prioritise and organise own workload to tight deadline.
  • Strong communication skills: The ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Be a team player in the department and with members of staff from all other departments.
  • Sound knowledge of IT
  • Word and Excel.

Desirable

  • Experience of transporting valuable goods.
  • Experience of Boxtop and/or eCustoms
  • Knowledge of the local area and London.

Due to the nature of the role, there are also a number of compulsory checks that must be carried out

  • A criminal record check basic disclosure, carried out by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
  • A full 5 year reference history, with any gaps in employment scrutinised and accounted for.
  • A driving licence check.

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