Average Freight Clerk salary in the UK

This is a great opportunity for someone with at least 1 year’s experience within Ocean Freight Forwarding, import / export, to join this fabulous, friendly and professional organisation near Staines. Though the role is for an Ocean Freight Clerk you will be cross trained in all departments. They offer bespoke and first class logistical services to customers world wide via air, sea and road. Ideally you will have some experience in either Ocean freight, import or export, however if your experience lies within air and road this would also be beneficial. The role involves working with documents for shipping, customs, and other legal papers. You will also learn all aspects of Export control. At least 1 year's experience is preferred as a minimum and basic admin and IT duties are essential. This is an opportunity to build a career that will offer progression and further training and education, including a BTEC if desired. Personal Requirements for this role include: At least 1 years’ experience within either import or export, preferably ocean freight or air freightBasic IT skills including Word and OutlookGood telephone manner and customer service skillsFriendly and a team playerorganised and methodicalZest for learning, want to build a careerAble to be security vetted Hours of work are 9.00 - 5.30pm but can be flexible, with 1 hour lunch. You may on occasion be asked to work overtime, of which is paid. There is also parking on site.

My clients a friendly medium sized freight forwarder based within the Heathrow area,, they are currently recruiting for Junior import clerk. Duties would include (training will be provided): Taking bookingsArranging collections and deliveriesCustoms entriesQuoting customersTracking shipmentsHandling key accountsLiaising with overseas agentsYou will be crossed trained Skills required: School/ college leaver or some experience within freightKeen to learn!PC literateGood customer service skills Working hours: Monday- Friday 0900-1730

My clients a global freight forwarder, seeking an experienced Export road freight clerk to join their busy team in Manchester on a 8 month contact. Duties would include: Handling road freight export operationsManifest daily export trailers Sending pre-adviceMonitoring shipments start-finish Chasing and processing POD'sTransport planning for same day collections Liaising with hauliers to provided quotations for special collections/ deliveries Updating customers InvoicingGeneral admin/ data entry Skills required: Experience handling road freight exportsKnowledge of European groupageAbility to work well under pressure PC literate Good customer service skills Working hours: Monday - Friday 0900am - 1730pm