Customs Clearance Specialist

Exectec; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established freight forwarding company as a Customs Clearance Specialist. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to manage import clearances for key clients, ensuring compliance with HMRC guidelines. Your proactive approach will involve advising clients on commodity codes and navigating online tariffs. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a respected organization with over 50 years of industry experience, all while enjoying a supportive work environment and the chance to make a real impact in logistics.

Benefits

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Min 2 years experience in customs clearance across all transport modes.
• Proven track record with small to medium freight forwarders.

Responsibilities

• Arrange import clearances ensuring prompt processing.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers for accurate customs clearance.

Skills

Customs Clearance

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

MS Office Proficiency

HMRC Guidelines Knowledge

Commodity Codes

Tools

CDS

CNS

Destin8

Job description

Customs Clearance Specialist - Freight Forwarder

This is an amazing time to join this very established fright forwarding and logistics company with over 50 years of experience in the industry.

Multi-model specialist covering both Import & Exports of cargo (Air, Sea Road & Rail).

We are seeking a proactive Customs Clearance Specialist with a min of 2 years' experience across all modes of transport to join our team.

Role overview:

As a Customs Clearance Specialist you will be part of a team responsible for arranging a variety of import clearances for key clients, ensuring prompt processing to maintain a high level of service.

• Liaising with customers, suppliers, subcontractors to provide necessary information in processing customs clearance accurately and compliantly adhering to HMRC guidelines.
• Advise on Commodity codes.
• Offer guidance to customers importing goods into the UK.
• Raising invoices, including DUTY and VAT invoices, manual calculation of taxes.
• A proven track record of at leave 2 years working for a small to medium sized freight forwarder.
• Previous experience in processing and completing entries using CDS, including deep-sea ocean freight clearance or European road freight clearance
• Confidence in navigating HMRC online tariffs (UK online trade tariff and other.GOV resources) with a solid understanding of customs commodity codes and procedures.
• CNS and Destin8 experience - Multi freight
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• MS office proficient.

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Free parking on site.

Competitive salary based on experience.

For more information, please call East London & Essex office HRGO on 01708 22 00 23 or send email to [e-mail]