Import Operative

2 months ago


Colnbrook, United Kingdom Zion Consultancy Group Full time

Our client is an established freight forwarding company looking for an Experienced Import Operative to join their busy import team, to ensure the best possible experience for their clients.

Working 45 hours per week; 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:

- Monitor pre-alerts from foreign agents and raise import files.
- Create records in the ERTS system ready for clearance.
- Ensure all relevant and legal documentation is in place for the Customs Clearance.
- Complete and check customs entries, checking the CPC to be used after receiving instructions from the client.
- Check the status of the client’s deferment account and organise payment to HM Customs if funds are not available.
- Ensure the client file is completed with the release information before delivery is organised.
- Support the management with deliveries in transport department taking into consideration size, value, location and urgency of delivery.
- Carry out accurate and timely billing for client accounts.
- 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.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £32,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location


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