International Freight Customs Clerk

Pertemps Solihull; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps Solihull is seeking an experienced Customs Clerk to ensure international freight from European gateways into the UK and Ireland moves compliantly and on time. The role demands accuracy, speed and close collaboration with customers, customs authorities and internal teams to meet import/export requirements.

Key responsibilities include preparing export documents, managing manifests, supporting HMRC interactions, and maintaining precise records in a busy air and road freight operation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in import/export or customs compliance environment.
• Experience across air and road freight operations.
• Strong knowledge of UK import/export legislation and customs regulations.
• Experience dealing with HMRC and Border Force.
• Working knowledge of CDS and CHIEF.
• Excel proficiency and IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Process export documentation within 30 minutes of receiving customer information.
• Prepare transportation documents and manifests for onward movement to Ireland.
• Ensure export clearances and final manifests are accurate and compliant.
• Complete safety and security declarations.
• Cut Air Waybills (AWBs) and build flight manifests.
• Work with HMRC and Border Force on customs-related matters.
• Use customs systems including CDS and CHIEF.
• Resolve customs and customer queries quickly and effectively.
• Maintain accurate records for import, export, screening and handling charges.
• Monitor customs processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Support the smooth running of a busy air and road freight operation.

Skills

Customs compliance

HMRC/Border Force liaison

Microsoft Excel

Import/Export knowledge

Logistics/freight operations

Education

Customs/International Trade qualification (desirable)

Tools

CDS

CHIEF

Job description

Pertemps Solihull is seeking an experienced Customs Clerk to ensure international freight from European gateways into the UK and Ireland moves compliantly and on time. The role demands accuracy, speed and close collaboration with customers, customs authorities and internal teams to meet import/export requirements.

Key responsibilities include preparing export documents, managing manifests, supporting HMRC interactions, and maintaining precise records in a busy air and road freight operation.