Back to search
Trainee Customs Clearance Clerk – Are you an enthusiastic individual ready for your next challenge Well, look no further!
We are looking for a Trainee Customs Clerk to join our team In Ipswich, Suffolk on a permanent basis!
Why Lombard Shipping
Lombard Shipping plc, a leader in both domestic and international logistics with over a quarter of a century of industry expertise. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service across air, land, and sea logistics. With a heritage rooted deeply in quality and customer satisfaction, we promise to always deliver. Our team is dedicated, supportive, and enthusiastic about working together to provide innovative solutions to our clients.
Fantastic company benefits include:
- Competitive Salary: On offer is a salary dependant on experience but will comply with National Minimum Wage
- Holiday: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company Pension
- Free parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
About the role:
We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Trainee Customs Clearance Clerk to join our vibrant team! Don't worry if you’re new to the field; we provide full training and mentorship to help you thrive. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in customs clearance processes for imports via sea, air, and road shipments, contributing to the smooth forwarding of goods for our valued customers. In this role you will be working Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm with an hour for lunch.
Key duties include:
- Assist in processing import customs clearances under supervision across all transport modes.Â
- Communicate proactively and clearly with customers, suppliers, and government agencies.Â
- Update and maintain internal systems accurately, ensuring details like ETAs and ETDs are tracked and shared with customers as needed.Â
- Support the team in ensuring customs compliance is upheld at all times.Â
- Learn to navigate Ports systems, specifically Destin8 and CNS.Â
- Deliver excellent customer service while keeping commercial priorities in mind.Â
- Assist in reviewing job costs and submitting invoices.Â
About you:
We seek a motivated individual ready to dive into the world of customs clearance! You should possess a strong desire to learn about customs and regulatory requirements (e.g., DEFRA, Port Health, Forestry). With excellent communication skills and a focus on customer service, you bring a positive attitude and self-motivation to handle tasks responsibly. Thriving under pressure and adapting to a dynamic work environment are key. While previous experience isn't necessary, any background in administrative or customer-facing roles would be advantageous.Â
Ready to take the next step in your career with Lombard Shipping Apply today and become part of a team that values every member and works together to achieve excellence!
If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments.
No Recruitment Agencies Please
Additional keywords: Customs Clearance, Trainee, Logistics, Supply Chain, Import, Customer Service, Regulatory Compliance, Shipping, Freight Forwarding
This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region’s Online Job Advertiser on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.
