Customs Clearance Specialist

3 weeks ago


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

We are seeking an experienced Customs Clerk to join our team at Red Recruit. As a Customs Clerk, you will be responsible for producing customs declarations, ensuring all clearance processes (Import and Export) 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.
  • Handling customer enquiries in writing, in person or by providing accurate advice and estimates when required.
  • Tele and/or written communication with external organisations e.g. 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.
  • Work with different departments in multiple locations to prepare a complete list of Jobs (Shipments requiring customs entries) for the day.

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of CDS and Cargowise software systems essential.
  • HMRC - Customs declarations experience, Imports and exports.
  • Knowledge of customs declarations will be advantageous; ideally gained the experience within freight forwarding or logistics business.
  • 'Attention to detail' is extremely important to ensure the business is compliant and passes HMRC audits, including risk identification and mitigation.
  • Excellent communication skills enabling all departments within the company to be up-to-date with 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.

We are looking for enthusiastic people who have 3+ years experience working as a Customs Clearance Clerk with good working knowledge of CDS and Cargowise software. In return, the successful Customs Clerk will be offered up to £35k depending on experience.



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