Customs Administrator (FTC)

ACS Staffing Solutions; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading client based in Lutterworth is seeking a Customs Administrator for a 9-month FTC. The role involves managing customs administration processes, ensuring compliance with UK import/export regulations, and supporting international trade operations. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of experience in customs and strong organizational skills. This full-time position offers a salary range of £28k-£30k DOE.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a customs-related role.
• Solid understanding of UK import/export regulations and customs compliance.
• Familiarity with customs documentation codes and preferential trade agreements.
• Experience with billing processes and document archiving.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customs administration for both inbound and outbound shipments.
• Execute technical and commercial customs-related tasks accurately.
• Communicate with clients and carriers to resolve documentation gaps.
• Maintain and update customs broker and client databases.
• Complete and file TSS declarations in a timely manner.

Skills

Customs compliance

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Job description

Customs Administrator (9 month FTC)

Lutterworth

Full time, 37.5hrs

28k- 30k DOE

Our market leading client are looking for a meticulous and reliable Customs Administrator to provide essential support & manage customs admin processes. This role plays a critical part in facilitating smooth international trade operations and ensuring strict adherence to all customs regulations and requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate customs administration for both inbound and outbound shipments
• Execute technical and commercial customs-related tasks with accuracy
• Communicate with clients and carriers to resolve documentation gaps or missing information
• Maintain and update the customs broker and client databases
• Oversee management of preference documents and ensure proper control
• Complete and file TSS declarations in a timely manner
• Manage client billing processes and review supplier invoices for approval
• Support customs audits conducted by the global compliance team
• Administer and reconcile the Duty Deferment Account

The Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a customs-related role
• Solid understanding of UK import/export regulations and customs compliance
• Familiarity with customs documentation codes and preferential trade agreements

• Skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Strong organizational skills, including document management and accurate record-keeping
• Experience with billing processes and document archiving

• Analytical thinker with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage professionally with clients and logistics partners