Trainee Customs Clerk

Prime Appointments; Basildon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Basildon area is seeking a Trainee Customs Clerk for a full-time, permanent position. The role involves handling customs clearing for various shipments, maintaining documentation accuracy, and dealing with customer inquiries. Candidates should possess relevant office experience and GCSE qualifications, and be detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• 1+ year office experience required.
• Previous logistics experience is an advantage.
• Driver with own vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completing day-to-day Customs Clearing and entries for all freight shipments.
• Dealing with customer enquiries and maintaining data accuracy.
• Processing Import/Export declarations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Level 5 (C) and above

Job description

A client of ours in the Basildon area are recruiting a Trainee Customs Clerk to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm and paying up to 24,000 per annum depending on experience.

Key Duties include but are not limited to:

• Completing day to day Customs Clearing and entries for all air, sea and road freight shipments, including EADs & T1s. Create, manage and maintain the correct documentation as each case progresses.
• Maintain Data input accuracy.
• Deal with customer enquiries.
• Telephone and/or written communication with external organisations e.g. HMRC, Port Authorities, Shipping Lines, Hauliers etc.
• Obtain necessary Bill of Ladings and correct Tariff Headings and obtain payments from customers.
• Calculating Duty / VAT cost for each consignment
• Processing Import/Export declarations
• Dealing with general enquiries from a range of external sources
• Keeping up to date with changes in regulations, laws and customs procedures
• Work with different departments in multiple locations to prepare a complete list of shipments.

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Trainee Customs Clerk position:

• 1+ year office experience
• Excellent Attention to detail is essential
• GCSE Level 5 (C) and above is required
• Previous logistics distribution and supply chain experience would be an advantage but not essential
• Driver with own vehicle is preferred due to office location

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Trainee Customs Clerk position, please apply with your CV and contact Katie at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat.