Customs Clerk (Nights)

New Appointments Group; Lympne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established supply chain specialist is seeking a Permanent Customs Clerk for a 12-hour NIGHT shift. The candidate should have 1-2 years of HMRC entry processing experience and a solid understanding of regulations. Responsibilities include managing customs clearance and liaising with HMRC and customers. Competitive salary and various benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution scheme

Free on-site parking

Healthcare plan

Social events

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of HMRC entry processing / CDS experience.
• Strong understanding of HMRC rules and regulations.
• Experience with Cargowise is a bonus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HMRC entry processing

HSS code knowledge

PECH and DEFRA understanding

Temperature controlled equipment knowledge

Importing/exporting produce knowledge

Cargowise experience

Job description

We are working with a well-established supply chain specialist to recruit a Permanent Customs Clerk to work a 12-hour NIGHT shift, with a 4 on/off working pattern, 6PM to 6AM.

In this role, you will be reporting to the Assistant Customs Freight Manager and will be managing the movement of clearance of good in and out of the UK.

This a great opportunity for a candidate with 1 to 2 years of experience, who has a good understanding of HMRC rules and regulations, and who is seeking a position to develop in this area.

About the role

• Communicate with HMRC and other authorities to ensure goods are cleared and released.
• Ensure HMRC rule 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 in to 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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