Customs Documentation Specialist

2 months ago


Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom Red Recruit Full time

Job Summary:

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

  • Complete day-to-day customs clearing and entries for all sea and road freight shipments, including EADs & T1s.
  • Create, manage, and maintain the correct documentation as each case progresses, ensuring data input accuracy.
  • Handle customer inquiries in writing, in person, or by providing accurate advice and estimates when required.
  • Communicate with external organizations, such as HMRC, Port Authorities, Shipping Lines, and Hauliers, via telephone or written correspondence.
  • Obtain necessary Bill of Lading and correct Tariff Headings, and process payments from customers in line with company policy.
  • Calculate Duty / VAT cost for each consignment.
  • Process Import/Export declarations.
  • Deal with general inquiries from importers/exporters, internal, and external sources concerning customs procedures, tariff classifications, duty rates, and documentation requirements.
  • Stay up-to-date with changes in regulations, laws, and customs procedures.
  • Collaborate with different departments in multiple locations to prepare a complete list of jobs (shipments requiring customs entries) for the day.

Requirements:

  • 2 years of 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 crucial to ensure the business is compliant and passes HMRC audits, including risk identification and mitigation.
  • Excellent communication skills to keep all relevant departments within the company informed about customs declarations for the day's shipments.
  • Experience of checking and processing all relevant documentation for shipments.
  • Understanding of different customs procedures and requirements. Experience of Destin8 & Descarte & CNS Systems would be an advantage.

What We Offer:

The successful Customs Documentation Clerk will be offered a competitive salary, up to £32,000, in line with skills and experience.



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