Import Assistant
- Employer
- Adecco
- Location
- Manchester, Greater Manchester
- Salary
- £21000/annum
- Closing date
- 18 Nov 2021
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- Job Sector
- Administration
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Job Details
Adecco Manchester are pleased to be representing a World Class storage and logistics equipment company to recruit for a new Import Assistant to join their team.
The Import Assistant will be a key member of the team who will manage and oversee imported goods into the UK. As an Import Assistant you will be involved in charging, costing and arranging the movement of goods and flow of paperwork to ensure Customs clearances are obtained quickly and deliveries are made in good time.
The Import Assistant may work with imports that are shipped using sea, air and/or road freight. They will generally be responsible for managing the full import process for a shipment, from start to finish. You will liaise with overseas offices, partners and agents.
The main duties and responsibilities will include:
Working closely with freight forwarders/agents to ensure the prompt delivery of goods onto site
You will be part of a team of people who are responsible for the movement of goods from another country, ensuring the transit and delivery is made on time. This means that you will liaise regularly with overseas offices, partners or agents.
Arranging and completing all associated paperwork, which documents the nature of the goods being imported from abroad and that they are legal and legitimate.
Imports are generally subject to import quotas, tariffs, trade agreements and HM Revenue and Customs regulations, so as an Import Assistant your role will involve checking all is in order in this respect.
Costing jobs and ensuring maximum profitability for the company.
Establishing contacts and relationships with HM Customs to ensure efficient transfer of goods through the legal process.
The role of Import Assistant involves being able to manage deadlines and sometimes difficult situations, therefore an element of negotiation is required in order to be able to meet timescales.
The role is paying £21'000 plus a comprehensive benefits package. Please apply directly or call Jessica on (phone number removed).
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website
The Import Assistant will be a key member of the team who will manage and oversee imported goods into the UK. As an Import Assistant you will be involved in charging, costing and arranging the movement of goods and flow of paperwork to ensure Customs clearances are obtained quickly and deliveries are made in good time.
The Import Assistant may work with imports that are shipped using sea, air and/or road freight. They will generally be responsible for managing the full import process for a shipment, from start to finish. You will liaise with overseas offices, partners and agents.
The main duties and responsibilities will include:
Working closely with freight forwarders/agents to ensure the prompt delivery of goods onto site
You will be part of a team of people who are responsible for the movement of goods from another country, ensuring the transit and delivery is made on time. This means that you will liaise regularly with overseas offices, partners or agents.
Arranging and completing all associated paperwork, which documents the nature of the goods being imported from abroad and that they are legal and legitimate.
Imports are generally subject to import quotas, tariffs, trade agreements and HM Revenue and Customs regulations, so as an Import Assistant your role will involve checking all is in order in this respect.
Costing jobs and ensuring maximum profitability for the company.
Establishing contacts and relationships with HM Customs to ensure efficient transfer of goods through the legal process.
The role of Import Assistant involves being able to manage deadlines and sometimes difficult situations, therefore an element of negotiation is required in order to be able to meet timescales.
The role is paying £21'000 plus a comprehensive benefits package. Please apply directly or call Jessica on (phone number removed).
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website
Company
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website
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