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Join a company who offer annual bonuses, flexi hours, hybrid working and much more...
We are looking for an experienced Customs Clearance Specialist to join our clients dynamic team. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth and compliant customs processes for both deep-sea ocean freight and European road freight shipments.
If you have hands-on experience with CNS and Destin8, and thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
• Being part of a team responsible for arranging a variety of import clearances for key clients, ensuring prompt processing to maintain a high level of service.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors to obtain and provide the necessary information to process customs clearances accurately and compliantly, adhering to HMRC guidelines.
• Offering guidance to customers on importing goods into the UK, including advice on commodity codes, customs procedures, and general import requirements for the UK market.
• Ensuring work meets the standards set by an AEO-accredited freight forwarder.
• Raising invoices, including Duty and VAT invoices. Where required, providing manual calculations of taxes to help customers understand costs incurred from HMRC.
Role Requirements:
• A proven track record of working for a freight forwarder.
• Previous experience in processing and completing entries using CDS, including deep-sea ocean freight clearances or European road freight clearances.
• Confidence in navigating HMRC’s online tariffs (UK online trade tariff and other .Gov resources) with a solid understanding of customs commodity codes and procedures.
• Knowledge of FTA, as well as an understanding of Origin and Preference.
• Experience with CNS and Destin8
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly personality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
What's in it for you?
- Basic salary up to £32,500 per year
- Hybrid and flexi hours after 3 month probation
- Annual bonus (discretionary but been given the last 15 years)
- Progression and growth opportunities
- Free event tickets provided by the company such as football, F1, Golf and more
Apply today to be considered for interview
