Customs Coordinator

Getlink; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Getlink in Folkestone is seeking a dedicated Customs Coordinator to ensure accurate processing of customs documentation and deliver friendly, face-to-face service to drivers using our site. The role combines administrative duties with on-site customer support, ensuring compliance with customs procedures and site policies while supporting drivers through the process and maintaining safety standards.

The position requires meticulous attention to detail, good communication with colleagues and

Qualifications

• Previous administrative and customer service experience.
• Knowledge of customs procedures and/or experience working with customs systems is desirable
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to process information accurately.
• Confident using computer systems and able to learn new software and processes quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to communicate effectively with colleagues, external organisations, and drivers, including individuals whose first language is not English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all customs documentation is accurately entered into the designated customs systems
• Greet drivers professionally and provide customer service with queries related to customs clearance, parking, and site procedures.
• Follow processes using relevant software
• Guide drivers through payment options and troubleshoot issues with payment terminals.
• Undertake seals checks when necessary
• Liaise with Border Force and other government departments
• Finalising files in a timely manner
• Report any systems issues / incidents
• Report any accidents, security breaches, or health & safety concerns.
• Work with on-site security contractors
• Liaise with all parties relevant for on-site examination
• Follow all safety procedures when entering the lorry park, including wearing appropriate PPE.
• Provide support with customs declaration completion
• Undertake audit of on-site arrivals

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Job description

Salary: Circa £38,000 plus an attractive benefits package

Candidates must be available to work a 24/7 rotating shift pattern, including days, nights and weekends.

Based at Folkestone Services, the Customs Coordinator is responsible for processing customs documentation accurately and efficiently, while providing a professional and helpful service to drivers using our facilities. The role combines customs administration with face-to-face customer service, providing assistance to drivers while ensuring customs processes and site procedures are followed accurately.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure all customs documentation is accurately entered into the designated customs systems

Greet drivers professionally and provide customer service with queries related to customs clearance, parking, and site procedures.

Follow processes using relevant software

Guide drivers through payment options and troubleshoot issues with payment terminals.

Undertake seals checks when necessary

Liaise with Border Force and other government departments

Finalising files in a timely manner

Report any systems issues / incidents

Report any accidents, security breaches, or health & safety concerns.

Work with on-site security contractors

Liaise with all parties relevant for on-site examination

Follow all safety procedures when entering the lorry park, including wearing appropriate PPE.

Provide support with customs declaration completion

Undertake audit of on-site arrivals

Job requirements

Previous administrative and customer service experience.

Knowledge of customs procedures and/or experience working with customs systems is desirable

Strong attention to detail and the ability to process information accurately.

Confident using computer systems and able to learn new software and processes quickly.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to communicate effectively with colleagues, external organisations, and drivers, including individuals whose first language is not English.