Air Export Specialist -



Adhere to Customs Compliance procedures and documentation.
Manage and Build Customer Relationships.
Complete retrospective Customs compliance actions
Customs entry for Specialist License movements.
Ensure the Job File is fully and accurately completed reflecting all commercially relevant information and services provided.
Liaise directly with Carriers and Handling Agents to resolve exceptions and discrepancies as they arise.
Liaise directly with DGF departments on shipment planning and coordination.
Liaise directly with DGF Transport & Warehouse teams on shipment planning and coordination.
Liaise directly with overseas offices on shipment planning and coordination.
Maintain and update DFT compliance.
Maintain mandatory milestones and remarks through Logis (internal system).
Manage allocated customers against agreed SOP.
Use Logis to create, manage and maintain London Airfreight shipments.
Any other duties as required.
Update GCCS (internal complaints tool) with all required inputs including root cause and solution when assigned.
Support the measurement of Key Performance Indicators.
Contribute to the First Choice continuous improvement program.
Participate in the Weekly Team briefing sessions.
Complete all statutory and mandatory training.
Person Specification:
One years experience within the Freight Forwarding Industry.
5 GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade C or above - or equivalent desirable.
Experience of HMRC procedures.
Commercial awareness.
Clear and concise communication skills (written and spoken).
Ability to follow processes.
Ability to support a culture of continuous improvement.
Inter-personal skills - Influencing, communication, relationship management, cultural awareness and ability to work across teams.
Knowledge of Freight Forwarding industry: Exports, exports - Must have 5 year referencing with no gaps.

Job description: Airfreight Import Clerk

Employment basis:

Full time / permanent
Hours: 09:00 to 17:30 (Monday to Friday)

Requirements:

Minimum two years airfreight import experience
Customs entry experience essential
Experience with Datafreight software advantageous

General duties:

Creation of import files
Processing of pre-alerts
Checking flight and arrivals information
Obtaining and provision of clearance instructions
Liaison with airlines / agents / clients
Preparation and submission of customs entries
Organisation of UK domestic transport / Airline collection
Invoicing files and query reconciliation
Providing client quotations
Negotiating rates with airlines
Completion of post clearance amendments
Cover for exports in the event of holiday/sickness
*We can only accept applications from candidates with the required experience for this role, if you don't hear from us your application has been unsuccessful

Import LCL Ocean Operator
Manage import process start to finish via Topaz system
Liaise with UK warehouses/clearing agents to achieve devan target of 2 working days from vessel arrival
Send NOA and invoices to UK importers prior to shipments arriving
Ensure cost estimates are entered on all jobs within the correct accounting month
Check purchase invoices are correct on receipt. Pass all correct invoices for payment and dispute anything that is not as agreed.
Ensure all operational issues are clearly documented in writing, keeping supervisor in copy of all correspondence
Access invoice queries on a daily basis via Topaz, resolve any queries and forward anything that is on your list in error to correct party
Close files after checking everything has been charged/costed and maximum profitability is achieved
Keep clients SOPs updated
Answer telephone in a timely manner
LCL Consolidations

Must have previous experience within import freight forwarding.

Export Ocean LCL Operator

Manage export process start to finish via Topaz system
Receive bookings from clients and issue booking confirmation
Arrange haulage with UK warehouses
Liaise with UK warehouses to book container loading
Issue manifest to warehouses
Create customs entries and associate to master
Submit AMS entries and check accuracy after submission
Issue Bill of Lading Instructions to carriers prior to documentation cut
Check Bill of Lading correct when received from carrier and highlight any errors
Send pre-alerts to overseas agents within 48 hours of sailing
Ensure cost estimates are entered on all jobs within the correct accounting month
Check purchase invoices are correct on receipt. Pass all correct invoices for payment and dispute anything that is not as agreed.
Ensure all operational issues are clearly documented in writing, keeping Export Manger in copy of all correspondence
Access invoice queries on a daily basis via Topaz, resolve any queries and forward anything that is on your list in error to correct party
Close files after checking everything has been charged/costed and maximum profitability is achieved
Answer telephone in a timely manner
LCL Consolidations

Must have previous Ocean Freight Forwarding experience

Pounder Coating Production Line Operative in Manufacturing Company . Working with approximately 20 other staff using various type of machinery to power coat metals . Training will be given on the machines which include dipping , spraying and baking. You will quality check manually all items before leaving the factory. Can be a working in areas which are very warm. Hours are 08.00 - 17.00 1 hour lunch Monday to Friday. Some overtime can be available.

Senior Export Clerk - NIGHTS

Fantastic company, great location, immediate interviews

Candidate will have solid Export Air Knowledge (around 4-5 years) and be happy to work alone at times

Salary cGBP32K basic + GBP2.4K shift

Hours Monday to Friday, 8 hours per shift. Shift start times between 7pm and 10pm

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

* 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.