Customs Freight Clerk

6 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Freight Personnel Full time

Our client is a well-established freight forwarding and logistics provider who pride themselves on offering a bespoke service to their customers by choosing the best transport solutions with complete flexibility in the choice of routings, systems and price. They are completely neutral and are not tied to corporate strategies or global buying polices. They find the fastest and most cost-effective transport solutions whether that is by air, sea or road or contract logistics.

We are now recruiting for a Customs Freight Clerk to join the team in Wythenshawe, Manchester
This role is to ensure the completion of Import and Export Customs entries to a very high standard.
In this engaging, varied role, you will gain invaluable experience and have the chance to expand your skill set and begin to forge a successful career you can be proud of.

The company boasts a caring, friendly culture and strong social purpose. They invest in their staff and, as such, you can take advantage of extensive development opportunities, making this a great role now and for your future

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare and submit full manual Customs entries.
Process automated Customs entries.
To liaise with clients in relation to documentation.
To respond to any clients in a timely and professional manner.
Invoice jobs in a timely manner.
Corresponding with HMRC where required.
Close liaison with Customs Product Manager.
Working with other internal departments on Customs entries.

Person Specification:
Knowledge of HMRC Tariff and Procedures.
Knowledge of HMRC and Port Inventory Systems (CHIEF, Destin8, etc).
Experience of CargoWise is desirable.
Strong experience with Customs Clearance Import and Export.
Knowledge of IPR, OPR, Home Use, Carnet, CFSP is desirable.
Good telephone manner.
Excellent customer service skills.
Able to converse with clients, suppliers, agents, and colleagues in a professional and clear manner.
Committed and able to deal with challenging scenarios/tight deadlines.
Flexibility in the workplace.
Supportive of an evolving workplace.
Proactive in actions and communications.
Able to organise their workload and workspace.
Diligent and accurate.

Salary & Benefits

Salary £27,000 to £30,000 Circa
Annual leave; 31 days. Increases after 3 years service by 1 day a year, up to a further 5 days.
Volunteer Day: Additional 1 day per year paid to give back to the local community.
HSF: Health cash plan service that the company contributes to.
Fresh fruit delivered weekly to all offices.
Paid sick leave, after probation.
EAP Program.
Long service financial rewards

**Details**:
Job Type:Permanent

Location:

- North West, Manchester

Benefits:£27,000-30,000 salary; 31 days annual leave to start; volunteer day; health cash plan; paid sick leave after probation; EAP program; long service rewards

Branch:Freight Personnel

Ref:40497/FP16323/K

Consultant:Karen Kempson

Tel: 0161 452 0452



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