Import Customs Entry Clerk

Recruitment Avenue; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Import Customs Entry Clerk to join their dynamic team in Liverpool. This role is pivotal in ensuring the timely completion of customs documentation, facilitating the smooth movement of consignments through the port environment. The company, known for its commitment to employee development, offers extensive training to enhance your professional skills. You'll be involved in critical tasks such as issuing unique consignment reference numbers and creating export entries. If you have a background in freight and customs, along with strong computer skills, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a thriving logistics environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years customs entry experience is required.
• Knowledge of freight and customs industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete customs and associated documents for smooth consignment movement.
• Create export entries and manage shipping documents.

Skills

Knowledge of freight and customs industry

Understanding of customs formalities

Good computer skills

Education

5 GCSEs

Tools

Port CSP Software

Impatex or similar

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title – Import Customs Entry Clerk

Department/Sector – Customs

Job Location – Liverpool

Salary – £18k

One of our largest logistic clients has the great opportunity for an Import Customs Entry Clerk to join their team. They have offices grouped in 5 regions including Europe, Africa and the Middle East, working with management suppliers for the operation and interconnections of ocean and air freight platforms. Our hugely successful client has invested in a wealth of training available to employees to encourage professional development within the company.

As Import Customs Entry Clerk, you will complete the customs and associated documents in a timely manner to ensure the smooth movement of consignments through the port environment.

Responsibilities:

• Printing of shipping documents and creating job files
• Obtain UCN for cargo from inventory systems
• Issuing of unique consignment reference numbers for duty management shipments
• Creating Simplified Frontier Declaration (SFD) or Full Customs Entry
• Check pending clearances are being processed
• Create export entries

Requirements:

• Knowledge and background of freight and customs industry desirable
• An understanding of customs formalities
• Good computer skills (Word and Excel)
• Port CSP Software
• 2 years customs entry experience
• Impatex or similar experience
• 5 GCSE’s