Customs Clerk

Customs Clerk – Staines – Up to £35,000

Our client, who are a international logistics company are looking for a Customs Clerk to join their team in Staines, UK

You will provide a full customs brokerage service to all domestic and international clients of theirs and will carry out time-sensitive tasks, promptly and accurately.

Full time: Monday to Friday (40 hours – Permanent)

Salary: Up to £35,000 (DOE)

Main Responsibilities:

• Create Customs declarations ensuring correct codes / schemes used for both import & export.
• Create transit documents and ensure Customs compliant.
• Prepare all paperwork for export, including raising airway bills.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to obtain relevant paperwork.
• Arrange transport for both international and domestic from start to finish, updating on status and final POD.
• Cost and provide quotes for all enquiries, offering advice on transit and Customs formalities.
• Deal with any Border Force enquiries.
• Create records and ensure conformity of ETSF facility.
• Co-ordinate day to day schedule for drivers & use of subcontractors.
• Load and unload vehicles when necessary, keeping record of goods in warehouse.
• Finalise file checking charges in preparation for invoicing.
• Undertake reasonable requests from managers in line with the range and scope of the post.
• The conduct of the post holder must be in accordance with the terms of any UK legislation
• Comply with the requirements of the Risk Management Policy
• Demonstrate a professional attitude towards work, including confidential information.

Requirements:

• Experience of imports and exports.
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to develop and build relationships both internally and externally.
• Strong customer attributes.
• The ability to understand business and customer requirements and find solutions.
• Good general IT skills and understanding and a good knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales.
• Ability to work independently, using own initiative, remotely and outside of normal office hours.
• Good understanding of customs systems.
• UK experience in a customs environment within freight forwarding.
• Experience using CDS.