Customs Broker

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Immingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 days on / 4 days off shift pattern

Working hours 07:30-18:30

15 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Career development in customs and port

Job summary

Stafforce Ports in the Humber region is seeking a Customs Broker to support import operations in Stallingborough. You will prepare import declarations, issue transit documentation and liaise with customs authorities to ensure compliant and timely clearance of goods.

The role requires experience in a customs environment, familiarity with CDS, NCTS and Descartes, and strong data-entry accuracy. GCSE English/Maths and UK Customs Academy Level 3 are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customs environment, ideally at least one year.
• Experience preparing import and export declarations and transit documentation.
• An understanding of import and export processes, including RGR, IPR, ATA Carnets, licences and NATO forms.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent data-entry accuracy.
• IT literacy, including Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience using Destin8, CDS, NCTS and Descartes is desirable.
• GCSEs in English and Maths at grades 4-9 (or equivalent) are required. UK Customs Academy Level 3 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and issuing Import CDS declarations
• Issuing transit documentation
• Using customs software and port systems to process entries
• Ensuring entries are prepared against UCNs so goods can clear customs on arrival
• Liaising with Port Health, Border Force and HMRC
• Supporting customers with their understanding of import legislation
• Ensuring customs documentation is accurate and completed efficiently

Skills

Customs experience

Import declarations

Transit documentation

RGR/IPR

Communication

Data-entry

IT literacy

Education

GCSE English & Maths

UK Customs Academy Level 3 desirable

Tools

Destin8

CDS

NCTS

Descartes

Microsoft Office

Job description

Customs Broker

4 days on / 4 days off

07:30-18:30 working hours

Based in Stallingborough

Join Stafforce Ports

Stafforce Ports is recruiting a Customs Broker to support import operations in Stallingborough. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with customs experience to play a key role in ensuring goods arriving into the UK from around the world are processed efficiently and in line with customs requirements.

You will be responsible for preparing import declarations, issuing transit documentation and working with customs authorities to support smooth clearance processes.

Key Responsibilities

As a Customs Broker, your duties will include:

• Preparing and issuing Import CDS declarations

• Issuing transit documentation

• Using customs software and port systems to process entries

• Ensuring entries are prepared against UCNs so goods can clear customs on arrival

• Liaising with Port Health, Border Force and HMRC

• Supporting customers with their understanding of import legislation

• Ensuring customs documentation is accurate and completed efficiently

Skills & Experience

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience in a customs environment, ideally at least one year

• Experience preparing import and export declarations and transit documentation

• An understanding of import and export processes, including RGR, IPR, ATA Carnets, licences and NATO forms

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organisational skills and excellent data-entry accuracy

• IT literacy, including Microsoft Office packages

Experience using Destin8, CDS, NCTS and Descartes is desirable.

GCSEs in English and Maths at grades 4-9 (or equivalent) are required. UK Customs Academy Level 3 is desirable.

What We Offer

• 4 days on / 4 days off shift pattern

• Working hours of 07:30-18:30

• 15 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

• The opportunity to develop your career within customs and port operations

Why Work for Stafforce Ports?

Stafforce Ports is a leading port recruitment specialist, working with major employers across the Humber region. We support our workforce through career development and opportunities to build valuable skills within the ports and logistics industry.

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About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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