Junior LCL Import Operator

Our client, a well-established global logistics & freight forwarding specialist who pride themselves on innovation and ensuring customer care is met to the highest level within their growing digital world, are looking to recruit a Junior LCL Import Operator to based in offices in Basildon, Essex.

On Offer:

• A fantastic opportunity to start a career in the Supply Chain & Logistics industry and grow within a fast-expanding global logistics company. Joining the company’s flagship department you will develop into a fully-fledged freight forwarding operations clerk after a period of internal and external training.
• Benefits include: a contributory pension (over 21’s only), NHS Top up health scheme and after first full year of employment an extra day per year capped at 25 days. NHS Top up health scheme and pension can be discussed further after employment.
• Being based within a new and renovated office environment with a break out area. This encompasses a modern kitchen, self-serve coffee machines, microwave, fridge/freezer. Use of TV, Pool table, ping pong table plus an arcade machine. Also use of showers and soon to come a gym.
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Main Purpose of the Role:

Reporting to the Ocean Freight Supervisor and working within a team of two, you will learn how to handle LCL import operations from start to finish.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaising with China offices
• Liaising with all local UK suppliers:
• Liaising with Customs Dept to arrange customs clearances
• Liaising with our own and other 3rd party ERTS and general warehouses
• Liaising with local transport companies to organise final end deliveries
• Import customs entries
• Bills of Lading
• Liaising with internal accounts depts ensuring payments and client accounts are up to date.

To Be Considered:

• Strong communication skills with a desire to start a career within the Supply Chain & Logistics industry

For more details, please contact WillisGlobal- a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain and Logistics industry