Customs Clerk — Fast Export Clearances & Freight Compliance

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Kemsley; On-site; GBP 49,594,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Customs Clerk in Kemsley to ensure international freight moves compliantly from Europe into the UK and on to Ireland. This hands-on role requires accuracy, speed and focus on export documentation, manifests, and liaising with authorities and clients.

You’ll work with HMRC, the Border Force and CDS/CHIEF, handling air and road freight operations while maintaining precise records and timely processes to prevent delays.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in an import, export or customs compliance environment.
• Experience across air and road freight operations.
• Strong knowledge of UK import/export legislation and customs regulations.
• Experience dealing with HMRC and Border Force.
• Working knowledge of CDS and CHIEF.
• A professional qualification in Customs, Import/Export or International Trade is desirable.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Proven experience working within a logistics or freight environment.

Responsibilities

• Process export documentation within 30 minutes of receiving customer information.
• Prepare transportation documents and manifests for onward movement to Ireland.
• Ensure export clearances and final manifests are accurate and compliant.
• Complete safety and security declarations.
• Cut Air Waybills (AWBs) and build flight manifests.
• Work with HMRC and Border Force on customs-related matters.
• Use customs systems including CDS and CHIEF.
• Resolve customs and customer queries quickly and effectively.
• Maintain accurate records for import, export, screening and handling charges.
• Monitor customs processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Support the smooth running of a busy air and road freight operation.

Skills

Import/Export

Air & Road Freight

UK Legislation

HMRC/Border Force

CDS/CHIEF

Excel

Logistics Experience

Education

Customs/Import-Export qualification

Tools

CDS

CHIEF

Job description

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Customs Clerk in Kemsley to ensure international freight moves compliantly from Europe into the UK and on to Ireland. This hands-on role requires accuracy, speed and focus on export documentation, manifests, and liaising with authorities and clients.

You’ll work with HMRC, the Border Force and CDS/CHIEF, handling air and road freight operations while maintaining precise records and timely processes to prevent delays.