**Company Technical Profile**

The company was founded in 1982 and retains its position at the forefront of the infrared imaging industry with a wide range of hardware and software products designed to meet the needs of a growing customer base.

The company is privately owned and operates from premises in Waterbeach, Cambridge, UK. It has been recognised by The Queen’s Awards both for Export and Innovation and is ISO 9001:2015 certified.

This position will be based at our Head Office in Waterbeach, just North of Cambridge.

**Duties**

This role involves processing and progressing all orders from order acceptance/acknowledgement through to delivery and acceptance by the customer, together with all documentation, compliance records and invoicing as required. Duties include:

- Liaising with sales, production and customers/agents to obtain all the necessary information on orders prior to shipment.
- Arranging and co-ordinating international air freight shipments.
- Managing activities throughout the order fulfilment and transportation cycle to ensure that agreed dates are met.
- Preparing invoices, pro-forma invoices and delivery notes.
- Preparing documentation of loads for shipment.
- Arranging shipments with courier companies and freight forwarders and ensuring goods are shipped in accordance with the Incoterms and the company’s payment terms and export compliance where required.
- Maintaining correct filing procedures/record-keeping.

**Additional duties**:
The duties and responsibilities described are indicative and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

**Experience**

This is a varied role within a dedicated team and experience of working in a similar role is required, however, additional training will be given as needed. Applicants should have:

- Previous experience and responsibility in a shipping role (import/export, customs procedures/regulations).
- International air freight experience an advantage.
- Knowledge of Incoterms.
- Good planning and organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritise and accommodate urgent requirements when needed.
- Excellent communication skills with a professional telephone manner.
- Committed to the quality of work produced.

**Computer skills**

PC proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook together with accurate typing and computer literacy skills. Previous experience of Sage or similar is desirable.

**Other**

Competitive salary with company/employee performance bonus

Contributory company pension scheme

Life assurance

23 days annual holiday (3 days to be taken over Christmas) + public holidays

Fresh fruit, tea, coffee and snacks for staff

Summer BBQs, Christmas party and monthly staff company lunches

Cycle to work scheme

Variable starting and finishing times

Normal working hours will be 37½ hours per week

**ONLY APPLICANTS WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WILL BE CONSIDERED**

Louise Barton
Office Manager, Thermoteknix Systems Ltd

Work Remotely
- No

Additional pay:

- Performance bonus

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Screens have been positioned between staff desks and hand sanitizer is available throughout the building.

Application question(s):

- Do you have previous experience and responsibility in a shipping role?
- Do you have knowledge of Incoterms?
- Do you have good planning and organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritise and accommodate urgent requirements when needed?
- Do you require a visa to work in the UK?

**Experience**:

- import/export/customs procedures: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)