Customs Documentation Specialist

4 weeks ago


Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom Red Recruit Full time
Customs Documentation Clerk Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Customs Documentation Clerk to join our team at Red Recruit, a leading recruitment agency specializing in freight and shipping.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing customs declarations, ensuring all clearance processes are completed in a compliant and timely manner, and providing professional and effective administration support to the Customs Clearing / Multimodal Team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Completing day-to-day customs clearing and entries for all sea and road freight shipments, including EADs & T1s.
  • Creating, managing, and maintaining the correct documentation as each case progresses, always maintaining data input accuracy.
  • Handling customer enquiries in writing, in person, or by providing accurate advice and estimates when required.
  • Tele and/or written communication with external organizations, such as HMRC, Port Authorities, Shipping Lines, Hauliers, etc.
  • Obtaining necessary Bill of Lading and correct Tariff Headings and processing payments from customers in line with company policy.
  • Calculating Duty / VAT cost for each consignment.
  • Processing Import/Export declarations.
  • Dealing with general enquiries from importers/exporters, internal and external sources concerning all areas, relating to Customs Procedures, Tariff Classifications, Duty Rates, and any other documentation requirements.
  • Keeping up-to-date with changes in regulations, laws, and customs procedures.
  • Working with different departments in multiple locations to prepare a complete list of Jobs (Shipments requiring customs entries) for the day.
Requirements:
  • 2 years' experience in a similar role.
  • HMRC - Customs declarations experience, Imports and exports.
  • Experience of dealing with T1's, POA, EAD, Transit documents.
  • Attention to detail is extremely important to ensure the business is compliant and passes HMRC audits, including risk identification and mitigation.
  • Excellent communication skills to be able to keep all relevant departments within the company on the same page in regards to the customs declarations for the day's shipments.
  • Experience of checking and processing all relevant documentation for the shipments.
  • Understanding of different customs procedures and the requirements. Experience of Destin8 & Descarte & CNS Systems would be a distinct advantage.

We're keen to speak to enthusiastic people who have 2+ years' experience working in a Customs Clearance team, who have good working knowledge of Destin8 and Descarte.

In return, the successful Customs Documentation Clerk will be offered up to £32,000, in line with skills and experience.



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