Right Now Group are recruiting for an Import Clerk for a specialist freight-forwarder in Colnbrook, serving critical aerospace and defence supply chains.
This permanent, full-time role is ideal for those with admin, coordination, or customer-service experience; trainees are welcome (full training provided), as are candidates with prior customs/clearing knowledge.
Key Responsibilities - Import Clerk
- Manage phone and email communications with customers and carriers
- Arrange airline collections and deliveries; plan import routings
- Coordinate overseas collections and prepare import-rated airwaybills
- Perform tariff classification and import-licence checks
- Create simple quotations and process occasional invoicing
- Execute customs entries using systems such as ASM, Gems, or Sequoia
- Verify correct use of CPCs (Customs Procedure Codes) and other authorisations
Experience & Skills Required - Import Clerk
- Background in administration, coordination, or customer service (any industry)
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Solid judgment and problem-solving capabilities
- Competence in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Customs entry or classification experience is advantageous - but not essential for trainees
Salary & Working Details - Import Clerk
- Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)
- Shift: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 09:00 - 17:30 (1-hour lunch)
- Extra: Paid overtime and occasional weekend work may be required
- Location: Colnbrook - a driving licence and car are essential, as public transport isn't practical
Benefits & Progression
- 5 weeks' holiday per year, rising to 6 weeks after four years (1 extra day per annum after two years)
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Private healthcare upon successful probation
- Full training provided, with clear career progression into commercial roles within the aerospace & defence freight sector
?? Want to launch or advance your career in international freight operations with leading aerospace & defence clients? Apply now - send your CV today!
All suitable candidates will be contacted within 48 hours of application.