Sea freight Import Clerk

Exciting Career Opportunity:
Sea Freight/Transport Specialist

Location:

Stanford-le-Hope, Essex

Are you ready to advance your career in the shipping and logistics industry? Join a market-leading company offering comprehensive end-to-end services, including storage, transport solutions, project management, supply chain planning, and UK cross-docking solutions.

Our client is expanding their Sea Freight/Transport team and is looking for an experienced Customs Clearance Specialist to join their Stanford-le-Hope office.

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and take on a pivotal role within the sea freight/transport environment. We’re seeking a professional with at least three years of Customs Clearance experience who can confidently handle key responsibilities, including:

Key Responsibilities:

* Communicating effectively with UK and overseas agents via phone and email.

* Arranging FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) cargo from origin ports to the UK.

* Providing accurate freight quotes and general charge estimates.

* Inputting data into the in-house system with precision.

* Advising customs on shipment updates and handling releases and deliveries.

* Preparing and issuing invoices.

* Ensuring bills of lading are correctly endorsed.

* Managing the full scope of ocean import processes, including customs clearance, releases, deliveries, and billing.

What We’re Looking For:

* Comprehensive understanding of the Brexit transition and its impact on customs procedures.

* Proficiency with systems such as Destin8, CNS, and Sequoia.

* A detail-oriented professional with excellent organizational and communication skills.

This is an office based opportunity that offers full time working in a brand new, bespoke built office/warehouse premises