Customs Declarant

**Company Outline**

With head office based just West of Hull at the start of the M62 corridor and operations in Moulton Seas End and Ireland, JZ Flowers is a family business; although we’ve grown to be a large international business with annual revenues of around £150m, the Company still has an entrepreneurial family culture, and we really strive to keep this identity in our rapidly growing business. Like many family businesses we pride ourselves on having strong values and ours are firmly built around our people, we value our relationships with our colleagues, and this is evidenced by the many long-standing employees who have developed their careers with us and contributed greatly to our success. We are investors for the long-term, and, with our partners, the Dutch Flower Group, we’re committed to investing in facilities and talent to ensure we continue to anticipate our customers’ needs. Increasingly, we have realised that investment in intellectual capital is just as important as investing in production facilities, and we are seeking potential leaders who will relish being part of our exciting future. We’re blessed with extremely supportive customers in high growth retail sectors, and we owe it to them to attract uniquely talented people.

**Customs Declarant**

**Primary functions**
- Understand how Road Freight works between GB and the EU
- Understand and work with Incoterms
- Use destin8 to clear inventory linked import declarations in CDS
- Work closely with hauliers to ensure documentation/information is provided within reasonable time frames.
- Troubleshoot any clearance issues with the haulier/port
- Resolve any post clearance issues that may arise.
- Make PEACH declarations to pre-notify Apha that plant/plant products are arriving in the UK.
- Adhere to appropriate standard operating procedures.

**Knowledge and skills**

**Essential skills**:

- Strong desire to continuously improve systems and processes.
- Customs knowledge and ability to complete a Customs Import/Export declaration in CDS
- Knowledge of Sea Freight / inventory linking
- Focused, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Team player - always willing to help and support others to make sure our customer’s needs are always met.
- Strong organisation skills, ability to prioritise workloads.
- Commercial awareness. Proactive and “can do” attitude.
- Able to and comfortable negotiating with both customers and suppliers to win business and secure the best deals.

**Desirable skills**
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Freight Forwarding with all round knowledge of Road Freight for both Imports & Exports.
- Relevant knowledge of current legislation.
- Experience running an ETSF
- Experience with the Customs Declaration Service

**Other Considerations**
- Salary scale: £23,000 - £26,000 based on Experience
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme
- Critical Illness cover
- Discretionary bonus entry
- Death in service 4x salary
- Free Parking
- Company Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Sales
- Own transport is essential

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £23,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus

**Education**:

- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Customs: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person