Import Clerk (Ref: WL44778)
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Position Overview & Specifications
A well-known Japanese transport company is looking for an Import Clerk to join their office near Heathrow Airport.
Working within a small team the ideal candidate will be adaptable, providing coverage for holiday periods alongside their main duties.
WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:30 from Monday to Friday (some flexibility is required)
SALARY: up to £35K depending on experience
LOCATION: west London
RESPONSIBILITY:
-Organising the day to day running of the Import department
-The completion and submission of import declarations to HM Revenue and Customs
-Obtaining information from clients and ensuring that declarations are made to customs in accordance with HMRC and AEO regulations
-Record-keeping, reporting and auditing to ensure compliance
-Reporting to management in respect of discrepancies, errors or omissions
-Liaising with clients, other departments and overseas offices to ensure the smooth flow of consignments to their destination
-Arranging collections from the airline to the customers, quoting overseas offices and customers
-This position covers Air, sea and road imports
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
-Experience working within the import/export industry will be advantageous
-Experience in clerical work within any industry is necessary
-Flexible working attitude
-Fluency in English language
-Hardworking individual with good communication skills
-Proficiency in Microsoft packages including Excel
** All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days.
We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £35,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- West London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Clerical: 1 year (required)
Language:
- business level of English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: WL44778
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Import Clerk (Ref: WL44778) roles across Centre People Appointments Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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