Trade Customs Clerk

TipTopJob; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Trade Customs Clerk to join their team on a part-time basis. This role is crucial for supporting import and export operations while ensuring compliance with UK and international trade regulations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a structured environment, managing customs documentation and liaising with relevant agencies. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for compliance, this opportunity offers a flexible schedule and the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience in customs compliance for imports and exports.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations and prepare customs documentation.
• Liaise with HMRC and manage customs declarations.

Skills

Import/Export Customs Compliance

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Data Entry

Ability to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools

Customs Management Systems

Duty Management Systems

Job description

Location: Peterlee, County Durham

Hours: Part:Time : 18 hours per week : 3 days a week on site

Travel: Not required

Role Overview

We are seeking a Trade Customs Clerk to support our import and export operations, ensuring compliance with UK and international trade regulations. This role involves handling customs documentation, managing data, and maintaining HMRC compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with import and export regulations.

Prepare and review customs documentation for accuracy.

Provide clearance instructions and manage customs declarations.

Maintain compliance with HMRC regulations and internal policies.

Manage commodity codes and duty management system data.

Liaise with third:party service providers, HMRC, tax teams, and internal business units.

Ensure accurate data entry and record:keeping for all customs:related activities.

Key Skills And Experience

Experience in import/export customs compliance.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast:paced environment.

Experience working with third:party service providers and government agencies such as HMRC.

Proficiency in data entry and working with customs or duty management systems.

Desirable Skills

Knowledge of UK customs regulations and trade compliance procedures.

Experience in a logistics, supply chain, or customs clearance environment.

Familiarity with commodity codes and classification.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with customs experience looking for a part:time role within a structured and compliance:driven environment.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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