Customs Specialist - Freight Forwarding

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Customs Specialist to enhance their growing customs team. This role demands expertise in customs procedures and a passion for training others. You'll be pivotal in ensuring compliance and supporting team members in navigating complex customs entries. The position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency of logistics operations. If you're ready to make a difference in a thriving business, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Strong experience handling customs entries.
• Ability to train team members on customs processes.

Responsibilities

• Support and train team on customs-related queries.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations.

Skills

Customs procedures

Training and support

Post-clearance procedures

Tools

Multifreight

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Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Salary: From £31,000 per year + Bonus Scheme
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, Full-Time

The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Customs Specialist to support and develop a growing customs team. This role is ideal for someone with strong knowledge of customs procedures, who can provide expert guidance on various types of entries, including foodstuffs and dangerous goods. You will also assist with compliance, training, and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support and training to team members on customs-related queries
• Handle post-clearance documents and train others in this process
• Assist in preparing for HMRC audits
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations and best practices
• Process customs entries as needed

Day-to-day tasks include:

• Loading jobs in Multifreight when required
• Preparing CDS entries
• Ongoing learning and training on customs regulations

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• Strong experience handling various types of customs entries
• Ability to train and support team members
• Knowledge of post-clearance procedures

Desirable:

• Experience with Far-East imports
• Understanding of niche clearance processes
• Experience with exports to the EU, USA, and Far-East

If you have the expertise and enthusiasm to make an impact in a dynamic and growing logistics business, we'd love to hear from you!