Jobs at Twyford Tile

We are looking for reliable and hardworking Loaders/Offloaders to join our warehouse team in Mombasa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Loading goods onto trucks and other vehicles.
• Offloading goods at the warehouse and designated locations.
• Arranging and stacking goods safely within the warehouse.
• Assisting with movement and handling of materials.
• Ensuring goods are handled carefully to prevent damage.
• Maintaining cleanliness and order in the loading/offloading areas.
• Performing any other duties related to warehouse operations.

Requirements:

• Physically fit and able to handle manual loading and offloading work.
• Previous experience in loading, offloading, warehouse, or general labour work is an added advantage.
• Hardworking, reliable, disciplined, and punctual.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to work in a physically demanding environment.

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About the Role

• We are looking for an experienced and proactive SEA I&E Supervisor to oversee sea import and export clearance operations, port coordination, container movement, and customs clearance activities.
• The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with port customs clearance, clearing and forwarding operations, container management, and coordination with relevant port and government authorities. The role requires someone who can manage clearance timelines, resolve port-related challenges, coordinate transport, and ensure shipments are cleared and delivered safely and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage daily port customs clearance plans based on shipment priorities, FIFO principles, free storage periods, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with customs clearing agents to ensure timely clearance and release of shipments.
• Forecast daily clearance capacity requirements and arrange appropriate transport capacity in line with clearance volumes.
• Coordinate vehicle and container information and follow up on in-transit transportation, safe delivery, and unloading.
• Monitor the clearance progress of each shipment, including pre-clearance, customs processing, inspection, and release.
• Coordinate with clearing agents to resolve customs inspection issues, delays, and other clearance abnormalities.
• Follow up on container transfers between the port and storage yards and resolve delays where required.
• Monitor containers for damage, leakage, breakage, water damage, seal issues, or other abnormalities during inspection, loading, and departure.
• Coordinate documentation, photography/video evidence, claims, investigations, and insurance inspections where necessary.
• Monitor port-dwelling containers and CFS cargo to minimize detention, storage, and other avoidable costs.
• Coordinate clearance and transportation arrangements for project cargo, special containers, and bulk cargo.
• Liaise with the office and warehouse teams to arrange equipment such as cranes and special vehicles in advance.
• Supervise loading activities and ensure cargo is properly secured for safe transportation.
• Maintain effective working relationships with port stakeholders and stay updated on changes in customs and port regulations.
• Respond to internal queries regarding customs clearance plans, shipment status, and clearance progress.
• Prepare daily clearance reports covering planned, cleared, pending, and delayed shipments, including reasons for delays and corrective actions.
• Prepare weekly customs clearance performance reports and evaluate clearing agents based on clearance timelines, problem-solving ability, transport capacity, and service quality.
• Identify opportunities to improve clearance efficiency, reduce delays, and optimize logistics costs.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Trade, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in customs clearance, port operations, import/export, freight forwarding, or logistics.
• Experience in a clearing & forwarding company is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience in sea freight, port customs clearance, container management, and cargo release processes.
• Strong understanding of customs and clearance procedures, import/export regulations, and relevant Kenyan laws.
• Experience coordinating and managing clearing agents and transport service providers.
• Experience in team coordination or supervision.
• Good understanding of port operations and shipment documentation.
• Experience handling customs inspections, cargo abnormalities, delays, and clearance-related disputes.
• Good knowledge of relevant stakeholders and regulatory bodies, including KRA, KEBS, Port/Shipping stakeholders, and other relevant government agencies.
• Strong negotiation, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple shipments and deadlines simultaneously.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Preferred Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving clearance delays.
• Strong in negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Comfortable working directly with port and customs stakeholders.
• Able to manage multiple shipments and competing priorities.
• Data-driven and capable of preparing and analyzing clearance performance reports.
• Familiar with the fast-paced nature of port and clearing & forwarding operations.

Experience From the Following Backgrounds Is Highly Preferred

Clearing & Forwarding Companies | Freight Forwarding | Port Operations | Shipping & Logistics | Manufacturing | Import & Export Operations

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Job Summary

• We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Recruitment Specialist to support the organization in attracting,sourcing and hiring qualified talent across various functions.
• The successful candidate will manage day-to-day recruitment activities,build candidate pipelines, coordinate interviews,and work closely with hiring managers to ensure vacancies are filled efficiently and with the right talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process from approved manpower requisition to onboarding.
• Source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, recruitment agencies, referrals, social media, talent databases, and other recruitment channels.
• Screen CVs and applications against job requirements and shortlist suitable candidates.
• Conduct preliminary interviews and candidate assessments.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Support recruitment for various positions,including general workers, technical roles, specialists, and professional positions.
• Build and maintain an active candidate talent pool for current and future vacancies.
• Conduct targeted sourcing for hard-to-fill and specialized positions.
• Coordinate with recruitment agencies and external sourcing partners when required.
• Support background and reference checks for selected candidates.
• Prepare recruitment documentation and support the offer process.
• Follow up on candidates who have received offers to ensure timely joining.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records and candidate databases.
• Track recruitment progress and provide regular updates on open vacancies.
• Prepare recruitment reports covering vacancies,interviews,offers,hires,sourcing channels and turnaround time.
• Support recruitment campaigns,career fairs,campus recruitment and mass hiring exercises.
• Conduct market research to identify new and effective talent sourcing channels.
• Ensure recruitment activities are conducted in line with company policies and applicable employment requirements.
• Support onboarding activities and ensure new hires have a smooth joining experience.
• Perform any other recruitment-related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources,Business Administration,or a related field.
• HR professional certification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 2–4 years of recruitment experience,preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or fast-paced business environment.
• Hands-on experience in sourcing and screening candidates across different job levels.
• Experience using LinkedIn,job portals,recruitment databases and social media for candidate sourcing.
• Experience handling multiple vacancies simultaneously.
• Good understanding of recruitment processes and interviewing techniques.
• Experience coordinating with hiring managers and external recruitment agencies is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office,particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet recruitment deadlines.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.