Lead Import Customs Clearance Specialist

Lori Walsh Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits

Job summary

Lori Walsh Recruitment is seeking an Import Customs Clearance specialist for our Ipswich/Felixstowe client. You will provide end-to-end customs clearance for import shipments, including European road freight and container sea freight.

You will manage entries, ensure compliance with customs regulations, liaise with authorities and hauliers, and support customers while guiding junior team members.

Qualifications

• Experience in customs brokerage, shipping line or freight forwarders.
• Able to input customs entries into port systems and ensure compliance.
• Strong customer service skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end customs clearance for import shipments.
• Handle import entries for container and trailer freight.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations and company procedures.
• Liaise with customs authorities, clients and hauliers.
• Ensure timely release of cargo and excellent customer service.
• Provide guidance to junior team members.

Skills

Customs entries input

Customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

Port systems

Job description

Lori Walsh Recruitment is seeking an Import Customs Clearance specialist for our Ipswich/Felixstowe client. You will provide end-to-end customs clearance for import shipments, including European road freight and container sea freight.

You will manage entries, ensure compliance with customs regulations, liaise with authorities and hauliers, and support customers while guiding junior team members.