Gateway & Customs Coordinator

FORGE; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent freight forwarder seeks a skilled Gateway & Customs Coordinator to manage customs documentation and facilitate air, sea, and road movements. The role requires excellent negotiation, communication skills, and up-to-date knowledge of customs and VAT regulations. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, demonstrates attention to detail, and is a good team player. This position offers Monday to Friday hours, with salary dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Up to date customs and VAT knowledge required.
• Ability to use own initiative and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Complete all customs formalities and transit paperwork.
• Organise airport transport and liaise with Customs.
• Assist with in-house training and improve workflows.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

IT literacy

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Customs and VAT knowledge

Job description

We are working with an established Niche Freight Forwarder who are looking to recruit a Gateway & Customs Coordinator.

You will be working with the UK Gateway team, dealing with Air, Sea and Road movements the role involves completing all necessary documentation to facilitate movements in conjunction of maintaining a high level of service and adhering to HMRC compliance.

Role Involves

Complete all customs formalities, and transit paperwork on shipments by Air, Sea and Road.

Organise airport transport for Export and Import Shipments.

Arrange supervisions, including Airside Supervisions.

Liaising with Customs to ensure shipments are Customs cleared.

Raising and discharging T1s.

Assist with Bond/Version movements.

Approving supplier invoices.

Assist with in house Training.

Providing quotes to all Project Managers and Coordinators.

Competently operate database.

HMRC Compliance.

Assist in Improving workflows and driving efficiency.

Experience Needed

Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Up to date customs and VAT knowledge and experience.

IT Literate

Ability to use own initiative.

Good Team player

Ability to work under pressure.

Attention to detail and well organised.

Art Industry knowledge advantage.

Hours Monday to Friday 8am-5pm

Salary depends on experience.

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