Import Customs Clearance Co-Ordinator

Lori Walsh Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established customs clearance provider in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Import Customs Clearance Co-ordinator. The role involves processing import clearance, dealing with various importers, and requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. You will work in modern offices with a hybrid work model and enjoy a salary negotiable between £26,000 - £32,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Import Customs Clearance.
• Up to date Customs Experience on CDS.

Responsibilities

• Process Import Customs Clearance.
• Deal with Container & Ro-Ro Import Clearances.
• Arrange Container Deliveries and liaise with shipping lines.
• Communicate with clients via email/phone.

Skills

Import Customs Clearance Experience

Understanding of Incoterms

Understanding of HS Commodity Codes

Telephone communication

Education

Customs Qualification (BIFA or similar)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Our client a very well-established Customs Clearance provider covering both import and export shipments at all UK Road Sea and Container Ports.

Our client is now seeking an experienced Import Customs Clearance Co-ordinator to work within their busy and ever-growing import customs department.

Import Customs Clearance Co-ordinator

Min 3 years Import Customs Clearance Experience Required

Very Modern Clean Offices located in Ipswich IP1 1UQ with good public transport links and parking provided nearby.

Job Description / Tasks

• Deep Sea Container Imports
• Understanding of Incoterms
• Understanding of HS Commodity Codes & Import duty rates
• International FCL & LCL Container Imports
• European Imports
• European Exports (occasionally can train on the job)
• Invoicing Clients Vat / Duty
• Invoicing Clients Customs Clearance & Port Charges & Container Deliveries
• Answering Telephone

Responsibilities

• Import Customs Clearance Processing
• Dealing with Container & Ro-Ro Import Clearances for a variety of importers / goods including General Freight Cargo Occasional Foodstuffs Personal Effects shipments & Motor Vehicles
• Arranging Container Deliveries and liaising with shipping lines / freight forwarders for payment of DTHC & UK Docs costs etc and re‑invoicing to clients
• using shared email inbox using Microsoft Office / Outlook
• General communication by email / phone with current clients and new enquiries
• Good telephone manner
• Office Based Monday Thursday (Fridays work from home)

Qualifications

• Up to date Customs Experience on CDS;
• Ideally a Customs Qualification like BIFA or UK Customs Academy or similar
• Salary Negotiable according to Experience between 26k - 32k