This is not your average customs role!
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Clerk to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting customs functions, ensuring smooth operations within our logistics and supply chain processes. This position requires strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, while also possessing a solid understanding of sales management and transportation management systems.Benefits include:
- Discretionary Bonus
- Private Health Insurance
- Private Pension Scheme max of 10%
- Life Assurance - 4 x annual salary
- Income Protection Insurance
- Reduced Priced Canteen onsite
- Free Parking
- 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, plus bank holidays
Duties
- To arrange for all clearances in a timely and effective manner maintaining and excellent clearance service and ensuring that all third party contractors are closely monitored.
- To arrange for container release and PIN with carriers in a timely and effective manner and to ensure that all monies are collected (where necessary) prior to cargo release.
- To make recommendations to the CSV Manager for any service improvements or further business expansion opportunities and to highlight any service failings by third party contractors.
- To ensure that any questions/queries arising from all global internal colleagues or customers are responded to effectively and in a timely manner.
- To be update to date with custom regulations and be able to help train other staff in customs clearances.
Qualifications /Experience
- Recent customs experience within the shipping and/or freight forwarding industry of at least 1 year
- Good Analytical, numerical and attention to detail skills
- Good communication skills
- Able to work as part of a close team and independently as required
- Be able to problem solve and work under pressure.
We invite motivated individuals who are eager to contribute to our dynamic team while developing their skills in a supportive environment.
Job Type: Full-time
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Posted 2 days ago, valid for 16 days
Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3EL, England
£30,000 - £31,000 per annum
Full Time
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
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Sonic Summary
- We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Clerk to support our customs functions in logistics and supply chain processes.
- The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of recent customs experience in the shipping or freight forwarding industry.
- This full-time position offers a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, including a discretionary bonus and private health insurance.
- Key responsibilities include managing clearances, container releases, and responding to queries from internal colleagues and customers.
- Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
