Import Customs Clerk

Red Recruits; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent and well-established freight forwarder is seeking an experienced Import Customs Clerk to lead their Sea Freight Customs team in Liverpool. This pivotal role requires strong import experience, customs compliance knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive work environment, with opportunities for career development and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a dynamic freight team and make a significant impact in a growing industry. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Career Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Strong import experience and leadership skills are essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with agents, customers, and hauliers for cargo arrivals.
• Supervise and coach junior team members in customs processes.

Skills

Sea Freight Import Experience

Customs Compliance Knowledge

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

IT Skills

Leadership Skills

Tools

Freight Systems

Job description

Import Customs Clerk – Sea Freight | Liverpool

Location: Liverpool
Industry: Freight Forwarding / Customs
Salary: Competitive – Based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Recruiter: Red Recruit

Overview:

Our client, an independent and well-established freight forwarder, is seeking an experienced Import Customs Clerk to lead their Sea Freight Customs team in Liverpool. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with strong import experience and leadership skills to step into a pivotal role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with overseas agents, customers, and hauliers.
• Advise customers on cargo arrivals into the UK.
• Supervise and coach junior team members.
• Oversee and resolve issues in the customs process.
• Receive and process pre-alerts from overseas agents.
• Create and maintain import files both manually and digitally.
• Handle customs clearance procedures and train team members in compliance.
• Plan and coordinate deliveries.
• Consolidate shipments effectively.

Candidate Requirements:

• Start-to-finish sea freight import experience.
• Strong customs compliance knowledge (highly desirable).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient IT skills – experience using freight systems.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Previous supervisory/team leader experience is essential.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, based on experience and skills.
• Supportive work environment with career development opportunities.
• Part of a growing and dynamic freight team.

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