EXPORT OPERATIVE

Working 09:00-18:00 Monday to Friday, including a 1hr paid break per day.

The role of Export Operative will involve, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Ensure all export shipments are collected by the correct vehicle, the documentation is in order and they are exported to the client s satisfaction.
• Ensure custom entries are completed correctly using the correct CPC code and the entry is scanned to the NES Folder.
• Complete quotations for new and existing clients.
• Send flight details to the client by Email or Fax and ensure the foreign agent is pre-alerted with full details.
• Ascertain the urgency of the shipment and decide the routing of the shipment accordingly.
• Liaise with foreign agents when required.
• POD the foreign agent on urgent shipments to ensure delivery has been achieved.
• Ensure the NES file is fully completed and check post flight shipment details; details to client.
• Ensure the file is up to-date and ready for charging out.
• Liaise with the accounts team regarding client credit agreements.

The knowledge, skills and experience required from our Export Operative is:

Essential

• Recent experience of working as an Export Operative/Clerk.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Good knowledge of the English language both verbal and written.
• Ability to prioritise and organise own workload to tight deadline.
• Strong communication skills: The ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Be a team player in the department and with members of staff from all other departments.
• Sound knowledge of IT Word and Excel.

Desirable

• Experience of transporting valuable goods.
• Experience of Boxtop and/or eCustoms
• Knowledge of the local area and London.

Due to the nature of the role, there are also a number of compulsory checks that must be carried out:

1. A criminal record check - basic disclosure, carried out by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
2. A full 5 year reference history, with any gaps in employment scrutinised and accounted for.
3. A driving licence check.