Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Multi Model Road/ Sea Operator.
Our client is happy to train in areas if you do not meet all needs.
Role Involves:
Exports are start to finish including customs entries, obtaining the best rates from airlines ect.
Imports are mostly start to finish.
Road freight - we do some to Europe and a lot domestically / we do a lot of white glove deliveries also, so they will need to pay attention to details.
Updating stock counts/spreadsheets and getting the required stock to customers by their required dates, knowledge of Excel is useful.
Picking and packing stock and shipping on couriers like DHL/DPD. When busy you will be required to do some pallet building / shrink wrapping.

We are looking for an individual who has above and happy to train in areas, our client work with some well-known customers, so good customer service at all times, also someone who is flexible that will help out in all areas when needed to get job done.
Working in a small tight nit team, where everyone helps each other out.
Working Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, flexible when needed.
Please forward CVs to sue.stone@firstchoiceuk.com

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Our client is looking for an Import Airfreight Clerk, this is for our clients general cargo department. Experience in all aspects of Air Imports is essential as is a wide range of knowledge in customs procedures and customs compliance.

They currently have two experienced people on Air imports handling their own accounts but supporting each other the 3rd person would be much the same.

They use the following software packages Boxtop and Sequoia.

Most jobs are handled by the same person completely form start to finish including

Preparing quotes
Liaising with overseas partners
Creating job file on Boxtop
Liaise with customer for clearance instructions
Complete customs clearance
Update the customer throughout the process
Organise and arrange airline collection and delivery
Cost and invoice and arrange payment where necessary
Converse with shipping lines/agents and hauliers to ensure smooth start to finish process
Recognise/resolve and report discrepancies
Ensure customs compliance

Hours will be 9.00am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday or as the job demands.

Salary based on experience cGBP30K to GBP40K
Please send your CV to sue.stone@firstchoiceuk.com

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We have an exciting opportunity working with a Small/ Medium Freight Forwarder based near Heathrow.
Who due to expansion within the business, looking to recruit an Export, Sea, Air Clerk.
The role is 70% Sea, 20% Air and 10% Road. This is a Start to Finish role. Ideally 2/3 years Export experience.
Role:
Experience of Exports and Customs clearances
Speaking to customers daily
Liaising with shipping lines, airlines, handling agents, transporter, Customs and overseas offices.
Raising files, documents, and invoices
Arrange collections
We are looking for someone with:
2-3 years hands on operational sea freight experience
Exports Customs entry experience
Good working knowledge of logistics, shipping lines and airlines.
Enjoy working in a team and can cooperate well with all levels of staff and customers.
Professional customer service experience
Happy to learn new systems etc
Monday to Friday
Salary depends on experience.
Please forward CVs to kellie.buckley@firstchoiceuk.com

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We are working with a Smaller Freight Forwarder who are looking to recruit an International Road Freight Imports and Export Operator
Working hours Monday to Friday on a rota shift 1 week 6am-4pm next week 9am-7pm. With the Occasional weekend. - these may be flexible
This is working within a small team, so we are looking for individual with a hands-on approach. Must have international road Import/ Export experience is Imperative do not need customs as have a department that covers customs.
Role Involves:
Providing quotes for customers
Interaction with clients and suppliers by phone and email.
Contact suppliers for transport cost.
Data Entry into Box top and generating relevant documents.
Despatch LTL and FTL freight to and from Germany / EU
Involvement in Road Freight Imports.
Domestic despatch
Requirements.
Good Import / Export International Road Freight experience.
Customs experience advantage
EU Road Freight experience, ideally Express
Box top, ASM Sequioa experience (Ideally)
Computer Literate.
Driving License advantage.

A 5-year reference check and DBS will be required.
Salary is dependent on experience. cGBP28k-GBP30k
24 days holiday and private health insurance.
Please forward CVs to kellie.buckley@firstchoiceuk.com

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Import Air clerk ideally with around 1 or 2 years experience required to join this fantastic agent based close to LHR

You will have work in a similar role, has basic knowledge.
Support given where needed.

Customs knowledge an Advantage

Monday to Friday
9-5.30

Salary cGBP25k-28k

Please send your CV to kellie.buckley@firstchoiceuk.com

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Ocean Import Operator


Geographic coverage Far Eastern Markets,
Receive and check all documentation
Booking of Files
Dealing with correct clearance documents forward onto clearance team.
Handling Bills of lading - lodged & charged.
Processing of invoicing Duty/VAT & or UK charges
Dealing with Credit Facilities.
Working with various suppliers, customers, hauliers.
Investigate customer queries and resolve them in a reasonable period of time.
Arrange freight movements, various shipping lines & agents.
Key focal point for specific customers
Documentation presentation.

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Export Seafreight Supervisor / Manager, in charge of a small team of one to two clerks.
The candidate will be hands on, have ideally around 8-10 years experience within the industry, commercial sense, have excellent knowledge of handling consolidation containers, worldwide FCL shipments, BB, etc.

If the successful candidate is more on a managerial level , can bring in clients and contacts, also on the import side - then the overall responsibility might be increased also to sea imports, working hand in hand with our seafreight import manager.

Please send your CV to kellie.buckley@firstchoiceuk.com

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We are working with an established freight forwarder, who are looking to recruit an Import Clerk.

Role is Monday to Friday while training , then will move to 4 on 4 off days 7am-7pm (usually 4pm at weekends)

Previous Imports experience needed ideally start to finish.
Working knowledge of an ETSF / ERTS system,
Customs experience
TI raising / discharging
Knowledge / experience of collections/ deliveries on /off airport as to what vehicle would be best.
Working knowledge of Boxtop and MS office.

Training will be given on systems.

Salary around GBP25K depending on experience

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Based near Heathrow this professional niche Forwarder are looking to add a Project Manager to their dynamic team. Excellent opportunity for someone looking for the next step in their career

Job requirements

Our client is looking for someone with 5 to 10 years experience in Airfreight, Ocean and Roadfreight (Imports and Exports).
Dealing with Projects on a global basis
Car driver due to company location

Salary cGBP40K to GBP45K for right applicant

* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.
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Freight forwarder near Heathrow is looking to Recruit an Operations Assistant.

Monday to Friday 12pm to 9pm.

Role involves:

Booking flights
Administration duties
Raising Export Customs Entries on CHIEF (This will be on CDS in November)
The Customs software we use is Descartes - Full training to be provided, however experience is desired.
Manifesting and pre-alerting of flights
Raising T1 documents for road shipments (1 per day)
Warehouse duties are limited, on average 1-2 hours max in the warehouse in the later part of the day (6pm-8pm) with the rest of the team.
No heavy lifting, all shipments weigh less than 32Kgs.
Lifting aids provided for overweight shipments - pump truck / forklift.


Previous experience required on the above.

Please forward CVs to sue.stone@firstchoiceuk.com
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Small Freight Forwarder based near Heathrow who are expanding and recruiting for a 4 on 4 off Aerospace/Time Critical Clerk.
Role & Responsibilities:
Handling AOG / Time sensitive shipments, start to finish.
Export shipments via Air / Road via customer's requests i.e., Telephone / e-mail
Collation of Export documentation: Hawbs / Mawbs / Customs formalities / post flight / routing of shipments / airline liaison / transport request and reporting / Cross trade movements
Export documentation - to ensure AWBs are cut and completed in accordance with customer's instructions and rated correctly as per Iata / Airlines regulations.
Customs - to ensure Custom documentation is in accordance with supplier's instructions including IPR / OPR / Export Licenses entries.
Pre-alerts / Post Flights
Quotations
From You:
Some experience, working on AOG's in an Export Department, in a Freight Forwarding Company Aerospace, shipping Aircraft Parts.
Must be able to work under pressure & tight deadlines.
Comfortable working on their own
Excellent Customer Service skills
Good time keeping / Attendance.
Computer literate
Willing to cover opposite shifts holidays from time to time.
Software knowledge of Box top and e-Customs is preferred, but not essential, as training will be provided. CDS experience is preferable, but not also essential.
You must also be in the south of the UK, close to LHR.
Working hours will be 4 on 4 off - 7am to 7pm and on call to be discussed, once a suitable candidate is found.
You may be required to work out of hours, but you will be paid overtime for this.

Please forward CVs to sue.stone@firstchoiceUk.com

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Our Client is an established Freight Forwarder who are looking to recruit an experienced Import Operative to join their busy import team.

Working 09:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday, with a 1hr break each day.

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

1. Monitor pre-alerts from foreign agents and raise import files.
2. Create records in the ERTS system ready for clearance.
3. Ensure all relevant and legal documentation is in place for the Customs Clearance.
4. Complete and check customs entries, checking the CPC to be used after receiving instructions from the client.
5. Check the status of the clients deferment account and organise payment to HM Customs if funds are not available.
6. Ensure the client file is completed with the release information before delivery is organised.
7. Support the management with deliveries in transport department taking into consideration size, value, location and urgency of delivery.
8. Carry out accurate and timely billing for client accounts.
9. Undertake additional duties, or assist other members of staff, as may be reasonably requested by your manager or the directors.

The knowledge, skills and experience required from our Import Operative is:

Hold a full UK driving licence (essential).
Have a good knowledge of the English language, both verbal and written (essential).
Able to prioritise and organise own workload to tight deadlines (essential).
Strong communication skills: the ability to communicate effectively at all levels (essential).
Be a team player; by working well with members of staff across all departments (essential).
Sound knowledge of IT - Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience of sing a CRM system (essential).
Experience of transporting valuable goods (desirable).
Knowledge of E-customs Platform and/or Boxtop (desirable).
Knowledge of the local area (desirable).

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.

Salary between GBP32K and GBP35K depending on experience
Benefits / Additional information:
Annual Leave;
28 days per annum (including 8 national holidays).
Annual leave days increase with longevity.
Additional discretionary leave given over Christmas period.
Annual Salary Reviews & Performance Bonuses;
Salaries reviewed annually and are increased based on performance & longevity.
Discretionary bonuses are awarded based on performance.
Uniform;
Full uniform & company phone provided (where required).
Opportunities;
An opportunity to progress your career across the business.
Other benefits;
Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility).
Free access to Maji - an independent digital financial wellbeing platform & coach to help you manage and save your money.
Cycle To Work Scheme administered through Green Commute Initiative (subject to qualifying criteria).
Electric Car Scheme administered through The Electric Car Scheme (subject to qualifying criteria).
Enhanced sickness and maternity pay (subject to qualifying criteria).
* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.
If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.
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