Import / Export Forwarding Clerk in Southampton, Hampshire

Applying for the Import / Export Forwarding Clerk role

Since SDW Recruitment commenced trading in 2002, SDW Recruitment has established itself within the industry as one of the major providers of experienced shipping, freight forwarding and logistics personnel throughout the UK. We have established an excellent working relationship with the majority of shipping lines, freight forwarders and supply chain solution providers, both in the UK and globally. SDW Recruitment is proud to be able to claim that we are the number one personnel provider to the shipping, freight forwarding & logistics industry in the UK, and we are constantly expanding our global presence. We believe to-date that our success so far has been achieved because of a number of key factors such as: •The high calibre of our candidates •Our extensive understanding of the shipping industry •Our personal service •Constant communication with our candidates •Our determination and dedication to fill vacant positions •Our genuine interest in our clients and the positions we are trying to fill •Our competitive fee structure SDW Recruitment is 100% independent and Director owned, so we can tailor our services to meet our client´s needs.
Job Title: Import / Export Forwarding Clerk
Location: Hampshire / Southampton
Salary: £21,000 - £24,000
Type: Full Time
Job Sector: Transport & Logistics
Sub Sector: Shipping
Job Reference No: SOUIFC0193

Job Description

Our clients is a well established privately owned freight forwarder, who is looking to expand its current Southampton team by recruiting an experienced freight forwarder. Candidates should be confident arranging import shipments from origin to final destination; handling all documentation; classifying goods and completing Customs clearance to various regimes, ideally using LSI Sigma Datafreight, but similar systems would be fine as full training will be provided. Candidates should also be confident in arranging UK haulage; negotiating rates and quoting new clients. Export experience would also be beneficial as the company also has a strong export division and the successful candidate could be actively involved in both if they wish making the position more challenging and interesting. Candidates should be commercially minded and team players. Our client offers a great working environment; friendly team and free car parking. Ideally candidates will have experience in CNS Compass; CHIEF; Destin8; LSI Sigma and MS Office.

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