Trainee Import Export

Our client are a small, well established freight forwarder based in Chertsey who have a position available for a Trainee Export/Import Clerk. Full training will be provided and the successful candidate should be enthusiastic, quick to learn and looking for a career within the logistics field. This is a Mon-Friday/37.5hr week and excellent prospects are available for the right person.

Overall, Purpose of the Job

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

* Working within an Export or Import team

* Assisting with all Export & Import Operations (Full Training)

* Completing Customs paperwork

* Customer Services

* Dealing with customer queries

* Consulting with Airlines and Transporters

* Updating Pod’s

* Organising collections

Skills and Qualifications

* Effective communication skills

* Active listening

* Planning

* Teamwork

* Think outside the box and show initiative

* Proactive

* Willing to learn

* Mature Outlook

* Personable

Essential Requirements

* Steady 5 year employment/education with ideally no gaps

* Able to pass a CLEAR DBS check

* Able to easily commute to Chertsey

Employment Terms

* 37.5hr week M-F

* £21-23k DOE

* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Requirements

Preferred Skills:
Trainee, bright & quick to learn, good comms skills