Customs Clerk

White Recruitment Construction; Coventry; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Cycle-to-work

23 days holiday

Professional development support

Job summary

White Recruitment Construction is seeking an experienced Customs Clearance Agent in Coventry to manage declarations across road, air and multimodal freight for UK and European customers. The role involves working in a dedicated customs function with a team of specialists.

You will handle import/export declarations, ensure HMRC compliance, and work with systems like CDS, Sequoia and CONEX. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule within a growing logistics operation.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ hands-on customs clearance experience.
• Good knowledge of UK and EU customs regulations post-Brexit.
• Experience with CDS and other UK customs systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit import and export customs declarations.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and accurately manage duty liabilities.
• Handle Transit (T1/T2), CFSP and other specialist procedures.
• Liaise with customers, carriers, HMRC and systems to resolve clearance queries.
• Work with CDS, CNS, Destin8, Sequoia and CONEX.
• Support the wider customs team with time-sensitive shipments clearance.

Skills

Customs declarations

UK/EU regulations

CDS & Sequoia

Tools

Sequoia

Destin8

CONEX

Job description

Customs Clearance Agent

£33,000 – £37,000 DOE | Permanent | Monday-Friday

Are you an experienced Customs Clearance professional looking for your next move?

We're working with an established and growing logistics business that specialises in time-critical international transport and customs solutions. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add an experienced Customs Clearance Agent to their in-house team.

This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated customs function, working alongside other experienced customs specialists rather than being the sole customs expert within a wider freight operation.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing customs declarations across road, air and multimodal freight, supporting a varied portfolio of UK and European customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and submitting import and export customs declarations
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and accurately managing duty liabilities
• Handling Transit (T1/T2), CFSP and other specialist customs procedures
• Liaising with customers, carriers, HMRC and relevant community systems to resolve clearance queries
• Working across key customs platforms including CDS, CNS, Destin8, Sequoia and CONEX
• Supporting the wider customs team with accurate and efficient clearance of time-sensitive shipments

About You

We’re looking for someone with at least 2 years’ hands‑on customs clearance experience who is looking to develop their career within a genuine customs environment.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Strong experience preparing import and export declarations
• Good knowledge of UK and EU customs regulations post-Brexit
• Knowledge of customs procedure codes and duty requirements
• Experience with CDS and other UK customs systems
• Experience with ASM Sequoia / CONEX
• Knowledge of CFSP and Transit procedures would be highly advantageous
• A proactive approach and the ability to resolve customs issues quickly and accurately

Working Hours

The role operates a three-week Monday-Friday rotation, providing coverage across international freight movements:

Week 1: 07:00 – 16:00
Week 2: 08:30 – 17:30
Week 3: 10:00 – 19:00

No weekend working.

What’s on Offer?

• £33,000 – £37,000 basic salary, depending on experience
• Monday‑Friday working pattern
• 22 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Casual dress environment
• Continued professional development and support with relevant HMRC/customs qualifications
• Opportunity to join an established and growing customs operation
• A varied role covering road, air and multimodal freight
• The chance to build your career within a business where customs is a genuine specialist function

If you’re an experienced Customs Clearance professional and are looking for a role where you can develop your technical knowledge, work alongside other customs specialists and be part of a growing international logistics operation, I’d be keen to speak with you.