EXPORT CLERK

My client who are in the Waste Management industry, based in the Stanford Le Hope area are looking for a Export Clerk to join their busy Seafreight Export commodities department.

The working hours are 08:30-17:00 Monday-Friday with free parking available on site. 

Experience within Sea Freight is essential. 

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Make Multiple / Single Full Container Load bookings with shipping lines.

• Loading shipments onto Sigma Freight System

• Handling new bookings /transport/ booking amendments from Customers / Carriers

• Check Shipped on Board Status for all Sailings

• Completing Export Customs Entries

• Send bill of lading instructions to carriers.

• Send draft Bills of Lading to clients

• Print / Email and post any relevant shipping documentation/invoices to clients

• Make sure all rates are on files and are correct

• Pass purchase invoices

• Raise sales invoices

• Interacting with customers, colleagues and visitors alike in a positive and professional manner at all times

• May be required to work additional hours outside of the normal working hours during busy periods.

• Any other adhoc tasks as and when required and instructed by the Line Manager and/or Directors etc.

This person must be:

• Computer Literate (Outlook / Excel / Word / Sigma(Training Given) / My Customs(Training Given)

• Able to cope under pressure whilst still ensuring the customer is given the best possible service.

• Work in a fast paced environment and be able to multi-task.

• Able to work as a team player as well as working from their own initiative.

• Be able to deal with problems in a professional manner.

Please apply online or send your CV to with your salary expectations. 

**PLEASE NOTE – Due to application levels I will only be able to respond to successful applications via this advert or email**