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1 Company - 3 Roles - Road Customs & Deep-Sea Import & Export Operators
My client is one of the largest independently owned worldwide freight forwarders in the UK. It was established almost 40Â years and operates from 9 locations, including the head office in Bradford and two warehouses. Expert teams offer sea, air and road freight, UK warehousing and distribution, and special projects alongside a dedicated customs team. Offices in Birmingham, Bradford, Derby, Halifax, Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle.Â
They are looking to add to their ever growing ranks Deep Sea Import & Export and Road Freight Operators who can come in and hit the ground running and are well versed in all aspects of customs entries & CDS is a MUST & Cargo wise is a nice to have.
Some of the things you’ll be doing every day include:
- Preparing customs entries on imports and exports ensuring a high level of accuracy and full compliance
- Processing documents such as COO, EUR1 on ICERT
- Ensuring a screening process takes place to review client documentation such as commercial invoices and packing lists
- Processing refunds via HMRC
- Guaranteeing the import/export of finished products and components, ensuring the process is cost-effective and efficient
- Taking decisive action with the organisation of the flows of activity
- Ensuring customs authorisation documentation is checked and correctly completed
- Guarantee compliance with international transport regulations and customs procedures
- Co-ordinate international transport operations
- Ensure the prioritisation of local customs administration
The role requires:
- Previous experience of working with customs data and knowledge of customs legislation
- At least 2 years’ experience in a customs role
- Experience of CDS essential, Descartes and FCL preferred
- Sound understanding of Destin8/CNS
- Good trade tariff knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
- Eagerness to learn and progress, and the ability to grasp new systems and processes quickly
- Excellent communication skills
- Experienced user of Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook
- Committed, motivated, energetic, proactive, and fun with a positive can-do attitude
- Ability to work well whilst under time constraints with a ‘right first-time’ approach
Benefits include:
- Up to £37,000 DOEÂ
- Continuous development with opportunities for progression in a growing company
- 25 days holiday + BH
- Company pension
- Office based no remote / hybrid working
- Annual BonusÂ
- Company nights out & moreÂ
