Customs Coordinator – Kent

White Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Customs Clearance Operator based in Kent. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and involves processing customs declarations for imports and exports, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing documentation for groupage shipments. The position promises stability and ongoing training opportunities in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Parking available

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of customs clearance experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UK customs procedures.
• Experience with groupage operations and mixed cargo shipments.

Responsibilities

• Process customs declarations for Imports & Exports.
• Liaise with HMRC, port health authorities, and freight partners.
• Ensure compliance with UK customs regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compliance knowledge

Deadline management

Tools

CDS

Job description

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Job Vacancy: Customs Clearance Operator
Location: Kent
Full-Time, Monday to Friday (with on-call Saturday once a month)
Salary: Up to £33,

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of up to £33, (based on experience)
• Annual performance bonus
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Parking available
• Monday to Friday working hours (with on-call Saturday once a month)
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

About the Role:

We are currently seeking an experienced Customs Clearance Operator to join our team, specializing in Imports & Exports, particularly in foodstuffs and general cargo via groupage trucks.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled customs professional to manage end-to-end clearance processes in a role that offers stability, growth, and meaningful responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process customs declarations for both Imports & Exports
• Liaise with HMRC, port health authorities, and freight partners
• Ensure full compliance with UK customs regulations
• Manage documentation for groupage shipments and general cargo
• Use systems such as CDS (Customs Declaration Service)

Requirements:

• 5+ years of customs clearance experience
• Strong working knowledge of UK customs procedures and CDS
• Experience with groupage operations and mixed cargo shipments
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.