Senior Shift Clerk

Customs Insights; Dover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading customs management company in Dover is seeking a Senior Shift Clerk to oversee customs clearance operations. The role involves supervising a team, ensuring compliance, and assisting with customs procedures. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience and strong skills in Excel and customs software. The position offers competitive salary and numerous benefits including bonuses and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Annual salary review

Free eye test and vouchers for glasses

Interest-free company loan

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Referral bonus £750

Flu jabs annually

Life assurance

Electric vehicle charging points

Flexible career pathway

Supply chain academy education courses

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in customs operations.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift team in absence of supervisor.
• Complete daily customs clearance work.
• Assist customs clerks with paperwork.

Skills

Customs procedures knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

Customs clearance software

Job description

Join our dynamic team and take your career to the next level!

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Shift Clerk to join our Customs Insights team in Dover. As a Senior Shift Clerk, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our customs clearance operations and ensuring smooth and efficient processes.

Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off (Day 1 & 2 0700 – 1900, Day 3 & 4 1900 – 0700)

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising a shift team in the absence of the shift supervisor.
• Ensuring all tasks assigned to the shift team are completed in a compliant manner.
• Completing daily customs clearance work.
• Assisting customs clerks with paperwork completion.
• Processing amendments and correspondence to customs.
• Completing excise declarations.
• Supporting other operational duties as required.

What we're looking for:

• Minimum 2 years experience.
• In-depth knowledge of customs procedures and principles.
• Strong proficiency in Excel spreadsheets.
• Experience with customs clearance software.
• Excellent IT literacy.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and a conscientious approach.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset.

Benefits:

Joining our team means you'll not only enjoy a competitive salary and annual reviews, but also some pretty awesome perks:

• Competitive Salary: We value your skills and commitment.
• Discretionary Bonus: Because your hard work deserves to be rewarded.
• Pension Scheme: We've got your future covered.
• Annual Salary Review: Your growth matters to us.
• Free Eye Test and £49 Vouchers towards Glasses: Taking care of your vision.
• Interest-Free Company Loan: We're here to support you.
• Free On-Site Parking: Convenient and hassle-free.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Referral Bonus £750: Spread the word and earn some extra cash.
• Care First Lifestyle Programme: Because your well-being matters.
• Flu Jabs Annually: Stay healthy, on us!
• Life Assurance: We've got you covered.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work: Embrace sustainable transport.
• Flexible Career Pathway.
• Supply Chain Academy Education Courses: Expand your knowledge through our Apprenticeships and Commercial Courses.

The Company

At Uniserve we do amazing things. We are at the forefront of change, leading the transformation of the logistics and global trade management market. We have big ideas that push the boundaries and heaps of ambition that means we deliver on our promises time and again. People are the backbone of our business and the key to our continued success which is why we invest in training and development at all levels.