Customs Clearance Coordinator

White Recruitment Construction; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

5% Pension Match

Career Development

Job summary

White Recruitment Construction is seeking a Customs Clearance Coordinator in Bradford. This role involves ensuring the compliant movement of freight and requires strong knowledge of UK customs procedures.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in Customs Clearance or a similar role, alongside excellent communication and customer service skills. The position offers a salary range of £30,000 - £35,000, private healthcare, and a pension match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Customs Clearance or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of UK customs procedures.
• Experience handling Road Freight customs entries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process customs declarations for Road Freight imports.
• Handle Export Road, Import Sea Freight, and Export Sea Freight customs entries.
• Liaise with customers regarding their customs clearance requirements.

Skills

Customs Clearance experience

Knowledge of UK customs procedures

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Customs Clearance Coordinator

£30,000 – £35,000 DOE | Private Healthcare | 5% Pension Match | Career Development

Location: Bradford

Are you an experienced Customs Clearance professional looking to join a well-established and growing freight forwarding business?

Our client, a highly respected international freight forwarder, is seeking a Customs Clearance Coordinator to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive business that values expertise, offers genuine long-term career prospects, and provides a strong benefits package.

The Role

Working within the Customs Clearance department, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and compliant movement of freight across international borders. You’ll work closely with customers, providing a high level of service while managing customs documentation from start to finish.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and processing customs declarations, primarily for Road Freight imports.
• Handling Export Road, Import Sea Freight and Export Sea Freight customs entries.
• Assisting with Air Freight customs entries where required.
• Liaising with customers to understand their customs clearance requirements and provide proactive support.
• Resolving customs-related queries and communicating directly with HMRC where necessary.
• Managing your own files from start to finish, including costing and invoicing.
• Ensuring all customs entries are completed accurately and in line with current customs regulations.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience within Customs Clearance or a similar customs-focused freight forwarding role.
• Strong knowledge of UK customs procedures and import/export documentation.
• Experience handling Road Freight customs entries (essential).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously.
• Experience using CargoWise would be highly advantageous.