Customs Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an experienced Customs Clerk in Luton to manage road freight customs clearance from start to finish. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with UK and international customs laws, handle customs documentation, and liaise with various stakeholders including freight forwarders and government agencies. This role requires strong knowledge of customs systems, exceptional attention to detail, and proven experience in the freight forwarding sector.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Customs Clerk in freight forwarding or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of customs regulations and processes.
• Proficiency with customs systems relevant to freight operations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Knowledge of Road freight

Tools

CDS

Destin8

Descartes

Job description

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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!