Import & Customs Coordinator — Freight Forwarding (Mon-Fri)

White Recruitment Limited; Dartford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

White Recruitment Limited in Dartford is seeking an Import Operator to manage import shipments from booking to final delivery while ensuring customs compliance. The role involves preparing import documentation, handling CDS and declarations, and coordinating with customers, hauliers and agents.

The successful candidate will have prior import operations or freight forwarding experience, thorough knowledge of UK customs procedures, and strong IT skills with freight systems.

Qualifications

• Import operations or freight forwarding experience required.
• Good knowledge of UK customs procedures.
• Experience with CDS and customs declarations.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Able to manage multiple shipments in a busy environment.
• IT skills and familiarity with freight systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage import shipments from booking through to final delivery.
• Complete and process import customs entries.
• Liaise with customers, hauliers, overseas agents and other parties.
• Prepare and check import documentation.
• Ensure customs declarations are accurate and compliant.
• Manage customs queries and resolve issues promptly.
• Monitor shipments and provide customers with updates.
• Coordinate with transport and warehouse teams for smooth movement.
• Maintain relevant customs and operational records.
• Assist with general import operations and customer service.

Skills

Import operations experience

Freight forwarding

UK customs procedures

CDS & customs declarations

Attention to detail

Communication with customers

Multi-shipment management

IT skills with freight systems

Tools

CDS system

Freight systems

Job description

White Recruitment Limited in Dartford is seeking an Import Operator to manage import shipments from booking to final delivery while ensuring customs compliance. The role involves preparing import documentation, handling CDS and declarations, and coordinating with customers, hauliers and agents.

The successful candidate will have prior import operations or freight forwarding experience, thorough knowledge of UK customs procedures, and strong IT skills with freight systems.