Senior Import Operator - Taylor Whitmore Limited : Job Details

Welcome to Taylor Whitmore.

We have the pleasure of working with a small to medium sized freight forwarder who is based in Felixstowe looking for an experienced Senior Import Operator.

Firstly, our client is extremely well established as a worldwide Freight Forwarder and Customs Clearance agent covering sea, air, rail and road. Their staff turnover is minimal and they operate a traditional, friendly and supportive working environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reference jobs within forwarding system (ie. Multifreight)
• Ensure that jobs are kept up to date with latest vessel and arrival information
• Check that original Bill of Lading or telex release is present
• Arrange Customs clearance in line with customer requirements
• Arrange FCL & LCL deliveries as per customer requirements and booking direct with customer warehouse
• •Selecting haulier based on price/service and booking haulage with chosen haulier
• Advise charges to consignee prior to delivery date, selected customers only
• Obtain releases for LCL/FCL shipments as required
• Check off quay dates/times each day
• Use Port Community Systems (Destin8 / CNS)
• Any other task which is reasonable within an office environment

For an informal chat and further information, please call our Ipswich office or alternatively send in your CV ASAP. We look forward to hearing from you soon.