Air Import Clerk - London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom - Adore Recruitment

Adore Recruitment

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London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Air Import Clerk
We are looking for a permanent Air import Clerk to work out of my clients Heathrow office

Are you an individual who can deal with all aspects of air import freight, inside sales, documentation, administration and process from start to end?

If you are coming from import background and looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, read on

You will be responsible for:

Process shipping documentation, ensuring all forms are fully compliant with HMRC customs and regulations.
Make sure that all imports are correctly declared.
Quote for import shipments to overseas agents and UK customers
Perform all aspects of the sales process and input & update all relevant activities utilizing on in

- house system (ILS)

Process all customs entries and clearances.
Arrange Collections/ Deliveries of Air Freight
Update originating offices/ consignees with cargo status once processed.
Charge out shipments and adding accruals onto our IT system.
Ensure security protocol is followed with regards to office/warehouse access
Assist management as required.
Ad hoc administrative and office duties
Assist accounts department with any queries.
Help with internal audits on all areas of compliance, Import entries & AEO audits.

5 years proof of continuous employment in the UK

Experience working within Shipping and logistics industry in a customs focused position

Import experience with completing customs entries - preferably on CDS

High level of accuracy and good attention to detail

Technologically proficient, familiar with MS Office, Sequoia, E-Customs and ASM software

Keen learner, able to focus on difficult situations and adapt accordingly

Excellent communicator with the ability to liaise with a variety of different people confidently, clearly and concisely.

Capable of working well in a team

A full (clean) security check will be conducted and will be required for the role.

Ability to always maintain confidentiality.

Flexible and willing to assist other sections.

Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.00pm (additional hours may be required by the company)

Total hours per week: 40h

Based in Heathrow - MUST DRIVE

MUST HAVE 5 YEARS CONTINUOUS EMPLOYMENT

Interview will be competency based and a calculation test

£28,500 - £35,000 high end must do CDS