Sea Freight Customs Specialist - Flexible Work Environment

Ligentia; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ligentia in Leeds is seeking a Customs Executive (Sea) to join the Central Customs Team. You will handle sea freight customs entries, ensure compliant declarations and support post-clearance activities.

Reporting to Senior Customs Executive, you will work across carriers and internal teams, using CargoWise and other platforms, delivering accurate documentation and timely responses. This role suits organized individuals with knowledge of CPCs and HMRC regulations and a commitment to high service

Qualifications

• Experience processing UK import customs declarations in freight/logistics.
• Solid knowledge of CPCs and HMRC documentation.
• Experience using CargoWise or similar freight management software.
• Understanding of duties, import VAT and classification.
• Strong organisational and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process UK import customs declarations within SLAs.
• Prepare and submit inventory-linked customs declarations.
• Review invoices, packing lists, bills of lading and docs.
• Calculate duties/VAT and manage post-clearance activities.
• Monitor declarations and resolve holds and discrepancies.
• Support CPC classification and collaborate with carriers.

Skills

Customs declarations

UK import procedures

CPC knowledge

CargoWise

Tools

Destin8

CNS

CargoWise

Job description

Ligentia in Leeds is seeking a Customs Executive (Sea) to join the Central Customs Team. You will handle sea freight customs entries, ensure compliant declarations and support post-clearance activities.

Reporting to Senior Customs Executive, you will work across carriers and internal teams, using CargoWise and other platforms, delivering accurate documentation and timely responses. This role suits organized individuals with knowledge of CPCs and HMRC regulations and a commitment to high service