Customs Clerk

The JobsBoard; Dover; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

30 days holiday

Pension

On-site parking

Perkbox discount

Life insurance

Staff parking

Company uniform

Supportive team

Résumé du poste

The JobsBoard is seeking a Customs Declarations Officer to prepare accurate import/export paperwork and ensure timely, compliant clearance for a diverse range of shipments. You will handle CDS declarations and liaise with customers and partners to meet HMRC requirements.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am–6:00pm. Benefits include 30 days holiday, pension, on-site parking, Perkbox discounts, life insurance on probation, and company uniform.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years proven CDS declaration experience.
• Ability to work as part of a team and also to work independently.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure with tight timelines.

Responsabilités

• Preparation and processing of import/export customs declarations and clearance
• Customs import/export entry checking
• Deal with all enquiries relating to customs procedures, tariff classifications, duty rates and documentation
• Interact with customers face-to-face or by telephone/email in a professional and courteous manner
• Liaise with importers/exporters to obtain information for imports/exports
• Deal with customs related complaints
• Maintain data integrity on all systems
• Liaise with key customs partners
• Support and advise customers ensuring HMRC and other bodies are complied with

Connaissances

CDS declarations

Team player

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Description du poste

In this role, you will be responsible for preparing accurate customs documentation and ensuring the timely, compliant and successful customs clearance of shipments. You will support a diverse range of transport operations, including road freight moving through the Channel Straits, as well as air freight and air charter services.

The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 6.00pm.

General duties to include:

• Preparation and processing of import/export customs declarations and clearance
• Customs import/export entry checking
• Deal with all enquiries and queries quickly and efficiently relating to customs procedures, tariff classifications, duty rates and any other documentation requirements
• Interact with customers, both face-to-face or by telephone/email in a professional and courteous manner
• Liaise with importers/exporters and others to obtain mandatory information for import and export entries
• Deal with any customs related complaints
• Maintain data integrity on all systems
• Liaise with key customs partners
• Support and advise all customers whilst ensuring the company is fully compliant with the requirements of HMRC and other relevant bodies

Key Skills and Experience:

• Must have at least 3 years proven experience in creating and submitting declarations through CDS.
• Must have the ability to work well as part of a team but also to be able to work under your own initiative.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to work calmly under pressure whilst adhering to strict timelines.

Benefits:

• 30 days holiday per annum (including bank holidays)
• Pension
• On-site parking and discounted food
• Perkbox discount platform (this includes the EAP and wellness)
• Life insurance (on completion of probation)
• Staff parking and discounted food
• Company uniform provided
• Get to be part of a supportive team