Customs Clerk

Uniexpress Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Customs Clerk to enhance their Bradford team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for preparing customs entries, ensuring compliance with international transport regulations, and coordinating operations for smooth cargo movement across borders. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of customs legislation and data, alongside excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values continuous development and offers a vibrant workplace culture. If you are eager to learn and make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Continuous development opportunities

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience in a customs role with a strong understanding of customs data.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customs entries ensuring compliance and accuracy for imports and exports.
• Coordinate international transport operations and guarantee customs documentation.

Skills

Customs data knowledge

Customs legislation

CDS

Descartes

FCL

Trade tariff knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Tools

ICERT

Destin8/CNS

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced Customs clerk to join our Bradford customs team.

Our customs team create all documentation to allow cargo to legally move across borders around the world, whether that’s imports or exports. We liaise with customers and suppliers to ensure a smooth clearance of their consignments; this requires us to establish close relationships with a global supply chain. The team works with HMRC on a regular basis to establish solutions to complex customs related problems.

The inside scoop:

Some of the things you’ll be doing every day include:

• Preparing customs entries on imports and exports ensuring a high level of accuracy and full compliance
• Processing documents such as COO, EUR1 on ICERT
• Ensuring a screening process takes place to review client documentation such as commercial invoices and packing lists
• Guaranteeing the import/export of finished products and components, ensuring the process is cost-effective and efficient
• Taking decisive action with the organisation of the flows of activity
• Ensuring customs authorisation documentation is checked and correctly completed
• Guarantee compliance with international transport regulations and customs procedures
• Co-ordinate international transport operations
• Ensure the prioritisation of local customs administration

The role requires:

• Previous experience of working with customs data and knowledge of customs legislation
• At least 1 year’s experience in a customs role
• Experience of CDS essential, Descartes and FCL preferred
• Sound understanding of Destin8/CNS
• Good trade tariff knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
• Eagerness to learn and progress, and the ability to grasp new systems and processes quickly
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Committed, motivated, energetic, proactive and fun with a positive can-do attitude
• Ability to work well whilst under time constraints with a ‘right first-time’ approach

Benefits include:

• Continuous development with opportunities for progression in a growing company
• 25 days holiday

Location

This role is full-time and based in the Bradford office Monday to Friday.

Apply now

If you’re a passionate individual who wants to learn and develop within our industry, we’d love to hear from you. Apply by emailing your cv to [e-mail]