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A client of ours in the Basildon area are recruiting an Import Customs Clerk to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm and paying 28,000 - 32,000 per annum depending on experience.
Key Duties include but are not limited to:
- Completing day to day Customs Clearing and entries for all air, sea and road freight shipments, including EADs & T1s. Create, manage and maintain the correct documentation as each case progresses.
- Maintain Data input accuracy.
- Deal with customer enquiries in writing providing accurate advice and estimates when required.
- Liasie with external organisations e.g. HMRC, Port Authorities, Shipping Lines, Hauliers etc.
- Obtain necessary Bill of Ladings and correct Tariff Headings. Obtain payments from customers.
- Calculating Duty / VAT cost for each consignment.
- Processing Import/Export declarations.
- Dealing with general enquiries from importers / exporters, Internal & 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.
Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Import Customs Clerk position:
- 2 years experience in a similar role with the logistics distribution and supply chain industry.
- HMRC - Customs declarations experience, Imports and exports.
- Experience of dealing with T1's, POA, EAD, Transit documents
- High attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of checking and processing all relevant documentation for shipments.
- Understanding of different customs procedures and the requirements.
- Experience of Destin8 & Descarte & CNS Systems would be preferable
If you feel like you meet the above criteria & for the full job description for this Import Customs Clerk position, please apply with your CV and contact Abi at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat. #officejobs
