Customs Administrator

Construction, Property and Engineering; Stafford; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 20,664,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a detail-focused Customs Administrator for a 12-month full-time onsite contract in Stafford. You will coordinate with internal teams and external freight forwarders to ensure smooth cross-border movements and regulatory compliance, handling import processes and data accuracy.

The role requires meticulous accuracy, strong organizational and communication skills, and solid Excel proficiency (lookups, pivots).

Qualifications

• Must have meticulous accuracy and a right-first-time mindset.
• Strong organizational skills to manage high-volume workload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Clearance instructions to Customs Brokers to meet UK guidelines.
• Audit import documents for completeness and resolve discrepancies.
• Calculate accruing customs duties and identify duty savings opportunities.
• Maintain records and logs for HMRC and internal audits.
• Collaborate with Material Planning, Purchase and Finance to ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Customs Administrator

12-Month Contract (Full-Time Onsite)

Location: Stafford

Hours: Mon-Thu 08:00-16:30, Fri 08:00-13:00 (Early Finish!)

Pay Rate: Up to £15 per hour

Join a Global Leader in Industrial Manufacturing

We are seeking a detail-oriented Customs Administrator to join our facility in Stafford. This role is essential to our daily operations, ensuring that parts and products flow seamlessly across international borders in full compliance with regulatory requirements.

As part of the Large Power Systems Division, you will act as the primary link between our internal teams and external freight forwarders, maintaining the integrity of our global supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Clearance Instructions: Provide timely and accurate instructions to Customs Brokers to ensure UK guidelines and time constraints are met.
• Documentation Management: Audit import documents for completeness and resolve discrepancies to prevent delivery disruptions.
• Financial Oversight: Calculate accruing customs duties and ensure duty savings are obtained where applicable.
• Compliance & Auditing: Maintain precise records and logs that satisfy HMRC and internal audit standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong relationships with Material Planning, Purchase, and Finance departments to ensure data accuracy.

What We Are Looking For

• Meticulous Accuracy: You have a "right first time" mentality and a sharp eye for detail.
• Organizational Skills: You can prioritize a high-volume workload and meet tight deadlines using your own initiative.
• Technical Proficiency: You are confident in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, and formatting).
• Communication: You are a collaborative team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in an import/export role or working with the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).
• A solid understanding of Incoterms.
• Experience navigating the complexities of a large, global organization.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.