Data Entry Administrator

HR GO Recruitment; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including bank hols)

Overtime pay 1.25x

Bank holiday double pay

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a Customs Entry Administrator in the Nr Shepton Mallet area. The role focuses on creating import/export declarations and ensuring documents and data entries are accurate to enable smooth goods clearance in the UK. Training is provided.

You will work with CDS and relevant software, liaise with HMRC and customers, and handle high-volume data entry under tight deadlines while maintaining data protection standards.

Qualifications

• Strong admin skills and high attention to detail.
• Confident IT user with good numeracy.
• Clear communication and ability to work under pressure.
• No customs experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Create import and export declarations using CDS and customs software.
• Submit and manage declarations with HMRC and Philis.
• Process CHEDs and POAO declarations as required.
• Analyse customs/shipping paperwork and extract key details.
• Deliver high-accuracy, high-volume data entry under deadlines.
• Liaise with customers and governing bodies by phone and email.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Handle sensitive documentation per Data Protection rules.
• Use Mandata, SGS, Government Gateway and Philis.
• Support with other duties as needed.

Skills

Admin skills

IT skills

Accuracy

Numeracy

Communication

Pressure handling

Tools

Mandata

SGS

Government Gateway

Philis

Job description

Customs Entry Administrator - Permanent, Full Time - £29,120 per year (£14.00/hour)

Location: Nr Shepton Mallet-Own transport preferable

Reporting to: Customs Compliance Manager

The role

This is a fast-paced, detail-driven admin role at the heart of customs operations. You'll create accurate import/export declarations so goods clear smoothly into the UK-working closely with customers and relevant authorities to make sure every document and system entry is spot on.

What you'll be doing

• Create import and export declarations using CDS and associated customs software
• Submit and manage declarations with HMRC and Philis
• Process CHEDs and POAO declarations (as required)
• Analyse customs/shipping paperwork and extract key details quickly
• Deliver high-accuracy, high-volume data entry under tight deadlines
• Liaise professionally with customers and governing bodies by phone and email
• Work confidently on your own and as part of a team
• Handle sensitive documentation in line with Data Protection requirements
• Use systems including Mandata, SGS, Government Gateway and Philis
• Support with other duties as needed

What we’re looking for

• Required: strong admin skills, confident IT user, excellent accuracy/attention to detail, good numeracy, clear communication, thrives under pressure.
• Desirable: any customs/logistics exposure (not essential).
• No customs experience needed - full training provided.

Hours & flexibility

Full time, typically 08:00-17:00 or 09:00-18:00 (Mon-Fri). Flexible start/finish times for the right person.

Pay & benefits

• £29,120 per year (£14.00/hour)
• £100 time & attendance bonus every 4 weeks
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Overtime: time and a quarter (1.25x)
• Double pay on Bank Holiday Mondays if worked