Trainee Import Customs Administrator

5 days ago

Witham, United Kingdom Simarco International Full time

Simarco is an established, award winning provider of international logistic and freight services, and we provide a wide range of tailored solutions for clients' throughout the UK, Europe and Globally across all Worldwide trade routes.

At Simarco we understand that global trade and industry markets are continually changing and expanding to meet customer needs. That's why our logistics, air, sea/ocean freight forwarding, road haulage & distribution and warehousing solutions are not only flexible but are tailored to meet clients' individual and ever-changing requirements.

**Position**:
We are currently seeking a **college/university graduate** to join our Import Customs team bsed in Witham, Essex. This opportunity would be ideal for someone who is interested in a career within International logistics and business.

**Day to Day**
- Work as part of a team reporting to a Customs Manager
- Signing of documents under a Power of Attorney on behalf of clients
- Recognise client commercial invoice(s) and packing list(s) extracting data as necessary to complete import declarations
- Liaising with importers and internal operational colleagues to obtain mandatory information for import entries
- Aiding clients on the classification of goods and their importance
- Entering details onto specialised Customs software including CDS, CNS, Destin8, NCTS, NES etc
- Allocating the correct licences depending on type of goods being imported
- Application of duty refunds and tariff reclassification as appropriate and will assist with any appeals that may arise
- Be fully conversant with import Customs regulations, whilst keeping up to date with changes as they occur
- Inform customers on import restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements and all other Customs related matters
- Preparation of necessary import documentation, including T-documents, EUR1’s, Certificates of Origin (CofO), CVED and other cargo control documents, as well as discharge process of T-documents etc
- Liaise with Port Health or Customs officials in areas such as document checks, goods quarantine etc.
- Arrange the release of goods from Simarco Customs approved sites (ETSF locations) and/or port of arrival with liaison with internal colleagues on release, transport & warehousing issues.

**Hours of Work**

Monday - Friday

09:00 - 17:30

**Requirements**:
Skill Set
- Experience within a logistics or customs envrionment would be an advantage but is not essential.
- Complex problem solving and the ability to engage critical thinking skills will be required as well as the ability to actively listen and interpret concisely
- Qualified to A-Level / Degree Level or equivalent
- Although you will work as part of a team, you need to be self-motivating and be able to organise your work effectively and maintain records
- Work in a fast-paced environment ensuring clearance processes are completed in a complaint and timely manner
- Numerical skills essential, with excellent data handling
- Exceptional communication skills
- Desire to work within the logistics sector

**Other information**:

- Salary dependant upon experience
- 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Full training and support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance program
- Extensive learning opportunities
- Employee Engagement Forum
- Reward and Recognition programme
- Monthly Pay Day Treat Day

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