Customs Specialist

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS Recruiting Ltd is seeking an experienced Customs Clerk to manage Road Freight Customs Clearance from start to finish. You will ensure compliance with UK and international customs regulations while handling all customs documentation and calculations. This full-time position is based in Luton and requires prior relevant experience in freight forwarding and logistics.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Customs Clerk in freight forwarding or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of Road freight.
• Understanding of commodity codes, duties, VAT, and trade agreements.

Responsibilities

• Process import and export customs declarations for Road freight.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Manage customs documentation and duty/VAT calculations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Knowledge of Road freight

Tools

CDS

Destin8

Descartes

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The Freight & Logistics Head Hunter | Senior Recruitment Consultant | Operations & Sales

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire

Shift: Mon - Fri (Hybrid Working)

On the lookout for an experienced Customs Clerk to join our industry leading client in Luton. This role involves handling Road Freight Customs Clearance from start to finish. The ideal candidate will ensure all shipments comply with UK and international customs regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process import and export customs declarations for Road freight.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and customs requirements.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, carriers, and government agencies.
• Manage customs documentation and duty/VAT calculations.
• Provide customer updates and resolve customs-related queries.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience as a Customs Clerk in freight forwarding or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of Road freight
• Proficiency with customs systems, in particular CDS, Destin8, Descartes
• Understanding of commodity codes, duties, VAT, and trade agreements.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Only apply if you have the relevant experience for this role!

UK experience required - overseas experience will be ruled out!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative, Distribution, and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Freight and Package Transportation, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Warehousing and Storage

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