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Customs Clerk Nights

New Appointments Group
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Hythe, Kent CT21 4LR, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Customs Clerk position is available with a well-established supply chain specialist, requiring a 12-hour night shift with a 4 on/off working pattern.
  • The role offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and is suitable for candidates with 1 to 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Responsibilities include managing the clearance of goods, ensuring compliance with HMRC rules, and liaising with customers for timely service.
  • Candidates should possess knowledge of HMRC entry processing, HSS codes, and have a basic understanding of PECH and DEFRA applications.
  • Benefits include 20 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a pension contribution scheme, and opportunities to be part of a high-caliber team.

We are working with a well-established supply chain specialist to recruit a Customs Clerk to work a 12-hour night shift, with a 4 on/off working pattern. The salary would be commensurate with experience.

In this role, you will be reporting to the Assistant Customs Freight Manager and will be managing the movement of clearance of goods in and out of the UK.

This a great opportunity for a candidate with 1 to 2 years of experience, who has a good understanding of HMRC rules and regulations, and who is seeking a position to develop in this area.

About the role:

  • Communicate with HMRC and other authorities to ensure goods are cleared and released.
  • Ensure HMRC rules and regulations are adhered to.
  • Liaise with customers (both internal and external) to ensure timely.
  • Ensure company values and strategies are followed.
  • Feed market information into the business to ensure we offer the most competitive service.
  • Work closely with the sales team to grow the customer share.
  • Support Customs Freight Manager in the development and growth of department.
  • Adhoc functions as and when required and directed by the line manager.
  • Assist other departments as and when required by the business.

Required experience:

  • 1-2 years HMRC entry processing / CDS experience.
  • Good HSS code knowledge / classification.
  • Basic understanding of PECH and DEFRA applications.
  • Good temperature controlled equipment knowledge.
  • Knowledge / experience importing / exporting produce / produce.
  • Experience with Cargowise is a bonus.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary.
  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Pension contribution scheme.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Healthcare cash plan.
  • Social events.
  • Be part of a high calibre team.

Please note this position is only suitable for candidates who are already able to live and work in the UK without restriction. No relocations please.

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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.