Customs Clerk

Prime Appointments Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A client in the Basildon area is seeking a Customs Clerk for a full-time, permanent position. The role involves managing customs clearance for air, sea, and road freight shipments while ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance. Applicants should have at least 2 years of customs clearance experience and a strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2+ years Customs Clearance experience.
• 1+ year Customs Imports experience.
• Experience within Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain industry.

Responsibilities

• Completing Customs Clearing and entries for shipments.
• Maintain data input accuracy and deal with customer inquiries.
• Keep up to date with changes in regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customs Clearance experience

Customs Imports experience

Logistics Distribution knowledge

Job description

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A client of ours in the Basildon area are recruiting a Customs Clerk to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm and paying £27,000 - £30,000 per annum depending on experience.

Key Duties include but are not limited to:

• Completing day to day Customs Clearing and entries for all air, sea and road freight shipments, including EADs & T1s. Create, manage and maintain the correct documentation as each case progresses.
• Maintain Data input accuracy.
• Deal with customer enquiries, providing accurate advice and estimates when required.
• Liaising with external organisations e.g. HMRC, Port Authorities, Shipping Lines, Hauliers etc.
• Obtain necessary Bill of Ladings and correct Tariff Headings. Obtain payments from customers in line with company policy.
• Calculating Duty / VAT cost for each consignment
• Dealing with general enquiries relating to documentation requirements
• Keeping up to date with changes in regulations, laws and customs procedures
• Communicating with different departments to prepare a complete list of jobs (Shipments requiring customs entries) for the day.
• Any other duties which may be required.

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Customs Clerk position:

• 2 + years Customs Clearance experience.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• 1 + year Customs Imports experience.
• Experience within the Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain industry.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Customs Clerk position, please apply with your CV and contact Abi at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat. #officejobs