Seafreight import clerk

Our client, an independent, international UK freight forwarder, is looking for a Seafreight Import Clerk to join their team in Liverpool. We are looking for a candidates with Hands on with a good operational know:how of import/Export procedures. As the Seafreight Import Clerk, you will be creating files both manually and on the computer system, and receiving / checking relevant documentation then passing on to shipping lines. Seafreight Import Clerk Duties: * Receiving pre:alerts from overseas agents * Checking manifests once received * Dealing with customs clearance * Quoting rates Skills required from Seafreight Import Clerk: * Excellent customer service skills and commercial sense is vital * Accuracy and attention to detail skills * Confident telephone manner * Good administrative and MS Excel skills This role would suit someone starting out in freight forwarding, who is looking to learn the fundamentals to build a long:term career in the industry. In return, the successful Seafreight Import Clerk will receive a negotiable salary depending on experience and qualifications. Apply If this Seafreight Import Clerk is something you would like to know more about or you know of anyone that fits the bill, either forward this advert to them, send us their details or get in contact with us and we will do the rest. You can recommend as many people as you like via our website and earn a referral fee per candidate we place*. This is an unlimited offer. As recruiters specialising in freight and shipping, Red Recruit have vacancies at all levels within the industry, so please do get in touch to tell us what youre looking for and well do our best to assist. * T and Cs apply. the office for more information. Please note: : We do not advertise all of our vacancies as some are highly confidential. Therefore please either submit your CV to us directly or Apply in complete confidence. We have also setup a contacts list for candidates to join to be made aware of all relevant jobs to them. If this sounds of interest, then please get in contact with us via our website and send us your CV so that we can make sure you receive relevant updates on our latest vacancies.