Operations Assistant

https://www.firstchoiceuk.com/job-search/1671-operations-import-assistant/imports/colnbrook/job2026-09-09 15:00:172027-10-14 First Choice UK
Area Colnbrook, Berkshire Colnbrook Berkshire
Sector Imports
Salary 27000 - 32000 Pounds Sterling
Start Date ASAP
Advertiser Ben Mclellan
Job Ref 11128
Description


We are recruiting for an Operations import assistant mon to fri 6am to 3pm around GBP32k



Duties and Responsibilities

·Working hours are Monday to Friday 6am to 3pm Flexibility in shift/schedules when required. Overtime available on the weekends

·Respond to internal and external emails timely and in a professional manner using Outlook & Zoom

·Communicate with internal and global departments for queries, additional shipping document information needed and shipment related issues.

·Ensuring that all goods that are loaded or unloaded match the relevant paperwork.

·Booking flights with airlines/agents

·Administration duties

·Knowledge of Raising Export Customs Entries on CDS beneficial

·Customs software we use is Descartes

·Liaising & progress chasing with HMRC for amendments and statuses

·Manifesting and pre-alerting of flights

·Raising MAWBs

·Raising T1 documents for road shipments

·Warehouse duties, shipment accountability, bagging and labelling

·No heavy lifting, all shipments weigh less than 32Kgs

·Import SFD and FDE clearances knowledge would be beneficial

·T1/T2 clearances/discharges

·Temporary Admission clearances

·Importation & Exportation of ATA Carnet / Cites goods

·Supporting and coordinating Transport needs where required

·Forklift Licence desirable but not essential

·DG awareness desirable but not essential

·Driving Licence desirable but not essential

·Taking responsibility for the companys freight and assets by reporting any suspicious activity at work

·Storing and replenishing stock according to established procedures

·Reporting any damaged or missing goods to Operations Manager

·Keeping the warehouse environment clean and tidy and maintaining equipment

·Following workplace health and safety rules when handling goods

·Ensuring efficient operations by adhering to operational procedures, rules, and schedules



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