Data Entry Administrator

Customs Entry Administrator - Permanent, Full Time - £29,120 per year (£14.00/hour)

Location: Nr Shepton Mallet-Own transport preferable

Reporting to: Customs Compliance Manager

The role

This is a fast-paced, detail-driven admin role at the heart of customs operations. You'll create accurate import/export declarations so goods clear smoothly into the UK-working closely with customers and relevant authorities to make sure every document and system entry is spot on.

What you'll be doing

Create import and export declarations using CDS and associated customs software

Submit and manage declarations with HMRC and Philis

Process CHEDs and POAO declarations (as required)

Analyse customs/shipping paperwork and extract key details quickly

Deliver high-accuracy, high-volume data entry under tight deadlines

Liaise professionally with customers and governing bodies by phone and email

Work confidently on your own and as part of a team

Handle sensitive documentation in line with Data Protection requirements

Use systems including Mandata, SGS, Government Gateway and Philis

Support with other duties as needed

What we're looking for

Required: strong admin skills, confident IT user, excellent accuracy/attention to detail, good numeracy, clear communication, thrives under pressure.
Desirable: any customs/logistics exposure (not essential).

No customs experience needed - full training provided.

Hours & flexibility

Full time, typically 08:00-17:00 or 09:00-18:00 (Mon-Fri). Flexible start/finish times for the right person.

Pay & benefits

£29,120 per year (£14.00/hour)

£100 time & attendance bonus every 4 weeks

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Overtime: time and a quarter (1.25x)

Double pay on Bank Holiday Mondays if worked
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed