Customs Clerk - Import Export
- Recruiter
- Acapella Recruitment
- Location
- Tipton
- Salary
- 21000.00 - 26000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 20 Oct 2020
- Closes
- 21 Oct 2020
- Sectors
- Engineering, Defence
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Customs Clerk - URGENT ROLE
Superb opportunity to join a brand-new Customs department. Excellent promotional prospects and career opportunities are available.
Summary:
Due to Brexit an exciting new role has arisen with a leading UK-Irish Logistics company. Reporting to the Customs Compliance Manager, the role is to cover customs inputting to ensure that all clearance processes are completed in a complaint and timely manner. Excellent training opportunities are available.
Hours: 9am - 5.30pm (initially) with a 45 minutes break (Some flexibility is available) - but from January 2021 this will require a later start and later finish to meet the trailer departure times. Possibly 2pm till 10pm. To be discussed.
Holidays: 28 days including Bank/Public holidays
Main duties:
- Ensuring that all clearance processes are completed in a complaint and timely manner.
- Work with a team of Import / Export / Shipping specialists.
- Report to the Customs Compliance Manager and to help set-up and maintain new processes as required.
- To ensure the company is fully compliant with the requirements of HMRC and other relevant bodies. And ensure good query resolution
- Support and advice customers on all international import / export requirements especially with new processes brought upon by Brexit. The ideal candidate will have a customs background and superb attention to detail.
Requirements for the role:
- At least 2 years experience in a similar role dealing with Customs whilst working for a freight forwarder.
- HMRC - Customs declarations experience, Imports and exports.
- Knowledge of Irish customs declarations will be advantageous. Our client will however consider applicants from an Air, Ocean, or Road freight background.
- 'Attention to detail' is very important to ensure the business is compliant and passes HMRC audits, including risk identification and mitigation.
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
- Good organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize workloads.
'Official' salary range for the role: GBP21k-GBP24k, however our client may pay more for the right person. We will ensure our client is aware of your salary expectations before interview. Experience is key and a positive attitude and work ethic are equally important. This role is urgent and an immediate start is available.
Please apply ASAP to discuss further.
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