Customs Clerk (Days)

New Appointments Group; Lympne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A supply chain specialist in the United Kingdom is seeking a Customs Clerk to manage the clearance of goods in and out of the UK. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of HMRC entry processing experience, good knowledge of HSS codes, and an understanding of relevant regulations. The role offers a competitive salary, pension contributions, and additional benefits including free on-site parking and a healthcare plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution scheme

Free on-site parking

Healthcare plan

Social events

Qualifications

• 1-2 years HMRC entry processing / CDS experience required.
• Good HSS code knowledge and classification is necessary.
• Understanding of PECH and DEFRA applications needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage clearance of goods in and out of the UK.
• Communicate with HMRC and other authorities.
• Liaise with customers to ensure timely services.

Skills

HMRC entry processing / CDS experience

HSS code knowledge

Basic understanding of PECH and DEFRA applications

Temperature controlled equipment knowledge

Importing / exporting produce knowledge

Experience with Cargowise

Job description

Overview

We are working with a well-established supply chain specialist to recruit a Customs Clerk to work a 12 hour day shift, with a 4 on/off working pattern. The salary would be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will be reporting to the Assistant Customs Freight Manager and will be managing the movement of clearance of goods in and out of the UK.
• Communicate with HMRC and other authorities to ensure goods are cleared and released.
• Ensure HMRC rules and regulations are adhered to.
• Liaise with customers (both internal and external) to ensure timely.
• Ensure company values and strategies are followed.
• Feed market information into the business to ensure we offer the most competitive service.
• Work closely with the sales team to grow the customer share.
• Support Customs Freight Manager in the development and growth of department.
• Carry out adhoc functions as and when required and directed by the line manager.
• Assist other departments as and when required by the business.

Required experience

• 1-2 years HMRC entry processing / CDS experience.
• Good HSS code knowledge / classification.
• Basic understanding of PECH and DEFRA applications.
• Good temperature controlled equipment knowledge.
• Knowledge / experience importing / exporting produce.
• Experience with Cargowise is a bonus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Pension contribution scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Healthcare plan.
• Social events.
• Be part of a high calibre team.

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