Are you a passionate about all things Customs & International Trade? Would you consider yourself an expert in this field and want to focus your career on this specialism? Then this could be the role for you…

The Role:

With the support of the groups Customs Director, you will be the first port of call within the business (network of UK & overseas offices) for all things Customs related, from Commodity Code classification, the various regimes, form CFSP, Bonded Goods to Carnets.

You would be responsible for auditing Customs entries, keeping up-to-date with legislation, managing systems & building relationships with software companies.

You will also deal with HMRC and manage any queries, within the wider business.

This is a varied role, where you will get the opportunity to travel the UK to various offices / clients. Predominantly officed based in Southampton, but with a flexible approach as you’d expect with a key role within the group.

Essential Criteria:

• Solid Customs background
• Good understanding – import / export requirements
• Experience in business analysis.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.

About the Company:

Our client based in Southampton with offices around the UK & globe. A leader in their field and one of the larger names in freight forwarding. They have a supportive management structure & team in place. Fantastic offices & positive working environment.

Salary & Benefits:

For this position, our client is looking to pay Salary of around £35K – 50K depending on level experience.

Passion for all things Customs is a must but happy to review candidates at various levels of their career, so equally someone who is ambitious & keen to make their mark, who wishes to concentrate on the Customs side of international trade, or perhaps a senior Customs expert, currently in such a role who wants to make their next career move.

Apply today as our client is keen to hold interviews and appoint asap.

Do you have solid import and export freight forwarding experience? Are you looking to fast track your career, help start a new branch & work your way management? If you have a passion for freight & your career this could be the perfect opportunity for you to have full support & backing of a well-established and secure freight forwarder.

The Role:

You will be responsible for managing import & export sea freight shipments from start to finish. In this role you will report directly to the UK General Manager who will be locally on hand & you’ll have his full support in establishing the branch.

You must be able to manage ocean shipments from origin to final destination, including completing Customs clearances.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous import & export forwarding experience
• Be able to work on your own
• Customs clearance experience
• Good customer services skills
• Career hungry & entrepreneurial
• Driven and with a can-do attitude

Import Coordinator | Freight Forwarder | Import / Export Clerk

About the Company:

Our client is a well-established freight forwarder who is part of a global group, so has economy of scale combined with a SME, family feel without the feel of being part of a large corporate.

Salary & Benefits:

Our client is looking to pay between £32K & 36K for the right candidate, depending on experience, but as you grow the branch, this will of course dramatically increase.

Immediate interviews being held as our client wants to appoint asap.

Do you have solid freight forwarding experience, and thinking it’s time for a change and a fresh challenge? Are you looking to join a rapidly expanding company in which you’ll have every opportunity to progress & advance your career? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The Role:

You will be responsible for managing import & export shipments from start to finish, providing excellent customer service, building relationships and becoming a vital part of the operations team.

You will be responsible for tracking goods to the UK, completing Customs entries, arranging haulage and everything else in between.

The branch is expanding rapidly, so fast track career progression for the right candidate is certainly a real opportunity.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous import & export forwarding experience
• Good customer services skills
• Good IT knowledge
• Driven and with a can-do attitude

Import Coordinator | Freight Forwarder | Import / Export Clerk

About the Company:

Our client is a well-established freight forwarder who is part of a global group, so has economy of scale combined with a SME, family feel without the feel of being part of a large corporate.

Salary & Benefits:

Our client is looking to pay between £30K & 35K for the right candidate, depending on experience, but as you grow the branch, this will of course dramatically increase.

Immediate interviews being held as our client wants to appoint asap.

Do you have solid freight forwarding experience & looking for your next role? Are you looking to join a well-established logistics company in which you can progress your career as they expand further? Then this could be the role for you.

The Role:

As a senior member of the team will be responsible for managing shipments from start to finish. Predominantly import sea freight, but you will also have the opportunity to handle export shipments, air & road.

You will be a focal point for both internal colleagues & clients for advice on shipments, Customs formalities and general shipping, so a good general forwarding background is a must.

Ideally you will have a good understanding of completing Customs entries using the new CDS system and entering to various regimes, Home Use, Bonded Warehouse, CFSP etc…

Essential Criteria:

• Previous freight forwarding experience
• Familiar with shipping documentation such as Bills of Lading
• Good customer services skills
• Good IT knowledge

Desirable Criteria:

• Transport experience

Import Coordinator | Customs Entry | Import / Export Clerk

About the Company:

Our client is a well-established freight forwarder with an excellent working environment & friendly team.

Salary & Benefits:

Our client is looking to pay between £27K & 35K for the right candidate, depending on experience.

Apply now in complete confidence.

Sea and Airfreight Coordinator  

ACP Freight Services, a Portsmouth based freight forwarder is looking to recruit a Sea and Airfreight Coordinator to join their expanding team in this exciting growth stage If you are a self-motivated individual looking to progress your career in a fast-paced environment then this could be the role for you.

Role

You will be responsible for arranging export and import shipments via sea and air freight. You will be managing shipments from initial quotation through to final delivery. The successful candidate will be negotiating rates with carriers, quoting customers for future work plus create/ update orders on the correct software used. In this role you will need too process and check all paperwork such as bills of lading, invoices, and documents plus emails.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience of Sea and Air Freight
• Freight Forwarding / Shipping
• Communication skills
• Keen & can-do attitude

About the Company:

Our client offers supply chain solutions to a variety of customers, large & small. In this role you will work closely with senior management and will be able to advance your career as the company grows.

Salary & Benefits:

This company are looking to pay around £28k – 32k for the right person and depending on your experience. For this role their will be the option of hybrid working after completion of probation period.

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A local, established container transport company is looking to recruit a Transport Planner to join their busy & friendly team within Southampton Docks. If you have previous container transport experience and now looking to make your next career move, this could be the perfect opportunity to progress and join a growing company and reap the rewards.

The Role:

As a Transport Planner you will be responsible for providing a high level of customer service working within a busy transport office, organising and planning vehicles, obtaining VBS slots, liaising with both direct customers, freight forwarders, the port and of course drivers. You will need to be pro-active and a natural problem solver, but more important have a can-do positive attitude. Good geographical knowledge of the UK is also a must.

You will also be key in helping the management grow the customer base and subcontractor fleet, so a varied role, not just planning, you’ll be actively involved in all areas of the business.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience in a Transport / Traffic office environment
• Knowledge of transport & distribution
• Good geographical knowledge
• Knowledge of drivers hours, vehicle compliance etc…

Desirable Criteria:

• 2-3 years minimum container planning experience
• TOPS operating system preferred

Traffic Planner | Haulage | Logistics Planer | Transport Coordinator

About the Company:

The hiring company is primarily based in Southampton, specialising in container and general cargo in the UK. Offering logistical solutions across all ports. The company offers a friendly, busy & supportive working environment.

Salary & Benefits:

This company are looking to pay between £32K & £40K for the right person and depending on your experience.