Customs clearance

Join a company who offer annual bonuses, flexi hours, hybrid working and much more...

We are looking for an experienced Customs Clearance Specialist to join our clients dynamic team. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth and compliant customs processes for both deep-sea ocean freight and European road freight shipments.

If you have hands-on experience with CNS and Destin8, and thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Being part of a team responsible for arranging a variety of import clearances for key clients, ensuring prompt processing to maintain a high level of service.

• Liaising with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors to obtain and provide the necessary information to process customs clearances accurately and compliantly, adhering to HMRC guidelines.

• Offering guidance to customers on importing goods into the UK, including advice on commodity codes, customs procedures, and general import requirements for the UK market.

• Ensuring work meets the standards set by an AEO-accredited freight forwarder.

• Raising invoices, including Duty and VAT invoices. Where required, providing manual calculations of taxes to help customers understand costs incurred from HMRC.

Role Requirements:

• A proven track record of working for a freight forwarder.

• Previous experience in processing and completing entries using CDS, including deep-sea ocean freight clearances or European road freight clearances.

• Confidence in navigating HMRC’s online tariffs (UK online trade tariff and other .Gov resources) with a solid understanding of customs commodity codes and procedures.

• Knowledge of FTA, as well as an understanding of Origin and Preference.

• Experience with CNS and Destin8

• Excellent communication skills and a friendly personality.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

What's in it for you?

• Basic salary up to £32,500 per year
• Hybrid and flexi hours after 3 month probation
• Annual bonus (discretionary but been given the last 15 years)
• Progression and growth opportunities
• Free event tickets provided by the company such as football, F1, Golf and more

Apply today to be considered for interview