Trainee Customs Documentation Clerk

Noble Recruiting Ltd.; Basildon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing logistics company based in Basildon is seeking a Trainee Customs Documentation Clerk to join their expanding team. This permanent position offers full training and long-term career potential in customs clearance and freight forwarding. Ideal for individuals with strong attention to detail and good communication skills, along with GCSEs in Maths and English.

Benefits

Permanent position with long-term career potential

Free on-site parking

Supportive leadership

Full training and ongoing development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in an office environment.
• Confident, organised, and eager to learn.
• Experience in logistics, transport, or freight forwarding is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit customs declarations (import and export).
• Ensure customs clearance processes are completed accurately and on time.
• Support the Customs Clearing and Multimodal team with administration duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

GCSEs Grade 5 and above

Job description

Trainee Customs Documentation Clerk
£24,000 Per Annum
Basildon
Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:30 (37.5 hours per week)

Kick-start your logistics career with a growing, well-respected employer.

Noble Recruiting are currently hiring for a Trainee Customs Documentation Clerk on behalf of our friendly and expanding client based in Basildon, Essex. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity forindividuals seeking to establish a long-term career incustoms clearance,freight forwarding, or the broaderlogistics and transportationsector.

Key Benefits:

• Permanent position with long-term career potential
• Free on-site parking
• Friendly, stable team with supportive leadership
• Growing business with long-term contracts secured
• Full training and ongoing development provided

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Trainee Customs Documentation Clerk, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and submitting customs declarations (import and export)
• Ensuring customs clearance processes are completed accurately and on time
• Supporting the Customs Clearing and Multimodal team with administration duties
• Calculating Duty and VAT charges on consignments
• Responding to internal and external customer enquiries on customs procedures
• Keeping up to date with HMRC regulations and changes to customs documentation

Candidate Requirements:

• Confident, organised, and keen to learn
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in an office environment
• GCSEs Grade 5 and above, including Maths and English
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• A stable employment history is essential
• Experience in logistics, transport, or freight forwarding is a bonus
• A driver with their own transport is preferred, but not essential