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Customs Clerk Nights

Plus One Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Dover, Kent CT16 3HD

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a successful logistics company based in Dover, is seeking to hire a Customs Clerk for their nightshift team, working 7pm to 7am on a 4on/4off schedule.
  • The ideal candidate should have previous experience in customs and a solid understanding of customs clearance laws and regulations.
  • The position offers a salary of £30,000 per year and includes significant opportunities for career progression.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing import/export documentation, managing customer inquiries, and ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.
  • Additional benefits include a company pension, wellness program, and free parking, along with opportunities for additional leave based on length of service.
Our client is a successful logistics company based in Dover. They are a global company specialising in fast and efficient logistics solutions across a wide range of industries. They are now looking to hire a Customs Clerk to work in their nightshift team, 4on/4off working 7pm-7am. The ideal candidate would have previous experience working within customs and have good understanding of the laws/regulations of customs clearance and declarations. This is an excellent opportunity with genuine variety and in return for your hard work and dedication, the company can offer significant routes for career progression. Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and process import/export documentation, such as declarations and clearance notifications.
  • Customs import/export entry checking.
  • Manage enquiries such as customs procedures, tariff classification, duty rates and other documentation in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Be the first point of contact for customers, both face-to-face, over the phone or email.
  • Liaise with customers, importers/exporters and others acquiring mandatory information for the import/export declarations.
  • Manage customer queries regarding live declarations.
  • Ensure all data is protected on all systems.
  • Upload and maintain data accuracy on the in-house monitoring system.
  • Provide support to all customers whilst ensuring compliance with all the requirements of HMRC and other relevant bodies.
Key Skills & Experience:
  • Previous experience within customs is preferred.
  • Experience in using a customs software.
  • Understanding of road transport, logistics and haulage desirable.
  • Have a good understanding of law/regulations surrounding customs clearance requirements.
  • Ability to communicate politely and effectively with a variety of people internally and externally.
  • Good IT skills and confident using any computer equipment.
  • Analytical and logical problem-solving.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
Additional Information:
  • Working hours are 7.00 pm – 7.00 am, 12-hour shifts working 4 on/4 off.
  • Additional leave with length of service.
  • Company events.
  • Company pension.
  • Death in service benefit (following completion of probation).
  • Discounted or free food.
  • Free Parking.
  • Wellness programme.
To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can reach out to Shanelle Bowyer at 01295-983585. Alternatively, connect with me on LinkedIn via the following link:  https://in/shanelle-bowyer-3b8796139/

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.