Trainee Imports Clerk
Ref:
42142/FP16966/KK
Job Type:
Permanent
Location:
- North West, Manchester
Our client, a global leader in Freight Forwarding is now recruiting for a Trainee Imports Clerk based at Trafford Park
The purpose of the role is to ensure customers receive the very best imports service at all times in connection with cargo en-route and to update customers on any changes to arrival schedules. This may also include advice of charges.
Joining the Import team, the department holds responsibility for the day-to-day processing of Imports documents, costing and billing activities for accounts. The role involves compliance to both Internal & client specific SOP's designed to ensure that agreed service standards and financial compliance are maintained to the highest level on a consistent basis
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE:
Using internal Freight Management Systems, Microsoft Packages (Word/Excel/Outlook) & Telephone
Accurately maintain shipment data/status into Internal Freight Management Systems
Handling of documents, and upload to appropriate system
Maintain documentation of internal processes & SOPs
Internal & External communication to notify of any changes to key data/status
Review of Exception reports to ensure common data issues/errors are identified & resolved
Monitor & maintain filing system
Assist Import department with administration duties
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Office experience
Ideally worked in logistics/freight forwarding experience (not essential)
Imports freight/logistics exposure/experience
Computer Literate
Good telephone and administration skills.
Education to GCSE level standard or above. Computer literate & Excel competent. On the job/in house training will be provided
PACKAGE AND BENEFITS
Salary up to £26,000 per annum dependant on experience.
Hours Monday to Friday Flexible working patterns of 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm.
Opportunity to do hybrid working once up to speed with the role and have successfully passed probation period.
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
The purpose of the role is to ensure customers receive the very best imports service at all times in connection with cargo en-route and to update customers on any changes to arrival schedules. This may also include advice of charges.
Joining the Import team, the department holds responsibility for the day-to-day processing of Imports documents, costing and billing activities for accounts. The role involves compliance to both Internal & client specific SOP's designed to ensure that agreed service standards and financial compliance are maintained to the highest level on a consistent basis
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE:
Using internal Freight Management Systems, Microsoft Packages (Word/Excel/Outlook) & Telephone
Accurately maintain shipment data/status into Internal Freight Management Systems
Handling of documents, and upload to appropriate system
Maintain documentation of internal processes & SOPs
Internal & External communication to notify of any changes to key data/status
Review of Exception reports to ensure common data issues/errors are identified & resolved
Monitor & maintain filing system
Assist Import department with administration duties
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Office experience
Ideally worked in logistics/freight forwarding experience (not essential)
Imports freight/logistics exposure/experience
Computer Literate
Good telephone and administration skills.
Education to GCSE level standard or above. Computer literate & Excel competent. On the job/in house training will be provided
PACKAGE AND BENEFITS
Salary up to £26,000 per annum dependant on experience.
Hours Monday to Friday Flexible working patterns of 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm.
Opportunity to do hybrid working once up to speed with the role and have successfully passed probation period.
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking