Road Freigth Customs Coordinator

WR Logistics; Levington; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a detail-oriented Road Freight Customs Coordinator in Ipswich. The role involves processing customs declarations and ensuring compliance with UK and EU regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in customs clearance and knowledge of customs platforms, making this an excellent opportunity to further your career in the logistics sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in customs clearance within a road freight environment.
• Knowledge of UK customs procedures and documentation.
• Experience with customs platforms (CDS, CNS, etc.) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate UK and EU import/export declarations.
• Process customs declarations using various platforms.
• Liaise with clients and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

CDS

CNS

Destin8

NCTS

NES

Job description

Job Title: Road Freight Customs Coordinator

Location: Ipswich, IP10

Salary: £28,000

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, standard office hours

About The Role

We are currently recruiting for a detail-oriented and proactive Road Freight Customs Coordinator to join our growing team in Ipswich. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with customs experience-particularly in European road freight-to take a hands-on role in coordinating UK and EU import/export declarations using a variety of industry-standard platforms.

You will work closely with operational teams, clients, and regulatory bodies to ensure customs compliance and timely processing of road freight shipments.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of a collaborative customs team, reporting to a Team Leader, Supervisor, or Customs Manager.
• Accurately process CDS import declarations and CHIEF export declarations using commercial invoices and packing lists.
• Sign customs and shipping documents under Power of Attorney on behalf of clients, following correct compliance procedures.
• Liaise directly with importers and internal operations staff to obtain and verify key documentation and data for customs entries.
• Support clients with the classification of goods (tariff codes) and their implications on duty and VAT.
• Input data and complete entries using specialist customs systems such as:
• CDS (Customs Declaration Service)
• CHIEF
• CNS
• Destin8
• NCTS
• NES
• Ensure accuracy and legal compliance in all entries submitted to HMRC and associated authorities.
  

Key Requirements

• Experience in customs clearance, ideally within a road freight environment.
• Knowledge of UK customs procedures, tariff classification, and key documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, POAs).
• Experience with one or more customs platforms (CDS, CNS, Destin8, NCTS, NES).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to process high volumes accurately and quickly.
• Confident communicator with a proactive and team-oriented attitude.
• Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
  
  

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