Import Operator in Immingham - CV-Library

Graduate Import/Customs Agent Job Details:

Type: Permanent

Salary: £24,000 to £30,000 DOE

Hours: Mon-Fri 0900 to 1700 (required to work on a weekend - one weekend in 5)

Location: Immingham

Grafton Recruitment are working with an established shipping and logistics company in the appointment of a permanent Import/Customs Agent. Working within a busy team, the successful candidate will be responsible for predominantly import, creating custom clearance and planning (covering busy unique shipping lanes). A multifunctional role, with custom clearance knowledge, customer service and attention to detail key when servicing customers, liaising with suppliers/hauliers and accurately using a tailored SAP system.

Import/Customs Agent Main Duties:

Working within a longstanding team, servicing customers covering various busy shipping lanes
Creating customer files using information from SAP
Customs clearance using Descartes/Chief
Utilising a SAP IT system for bookings/quotations
Arranging delivery of cargo through third party hauliers
Arranging collection of cargo from terminal/warehouse
Passing supplier invoices
Obtaining rates from suppliers to create quotations
Producing discharge lists for terminalsImport/Customs Agent Applicant requirements:

Previous experience within shipping and logistics environment is required
Experience in creating custom clearance is essential
Ability to work well within a team, meeting shared objectives
Excellent communication skills, delivering key and concise information clearly
Organised with ability to prioritise a busy workload
Committed approach to your work with an excellent eye for detail
Available to work on a weekend (one in 5)If you meet the above criteria, and would like to apply for the role of Import/Customs Agent, please apply direct with a tailored-to-role CV. Alternatively, please feel free to call our Hull Grafton office for further details. Part of Gi Group, Grafton Recruitment have a network of 7 local branches across the UK, operating in Europe in 5 countries with 35 offices, employing over 500 employees. Grafton place over 30,000 candidates each year, and is dedicated to the search, support and placement of candidates across a wide range of professional job roles