Customs Documentation Clerk (Imports)

Premier Work Support is seeking a Customs Documentation Clerk (Imports) for a full-time, permanent position in Basildon, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. The role involves completing customs declarations and ensuring compliance with import/export clearance processes. The candidate will also provide administrative support to the Customs Clearing/Multimodal Team.

• Completing customs clearing and entries for air, sea, and road freight shipments.
• Managing and maintaining documentation.
• Handling customer enquiries and providing accurate advice.
• Communicating with external organisations (e.g., HMRC, Port Authorities).
• Obtaining Bill of Ladings and Tariff Headings.
• Calculating Duty/VAT costs.
• Processing import/export declarations.
• Handling general enquiries related to customs procedures and documentation.
• Keeping up to date with regulations and customs procedures.
• Preparing a list of jobs for the day.
• Cross-training to cover other departments if needed.

• Experience in a similar role.
• Experience with HMRC customs declarations (Imports and Exports).
• Attention to detail for compliance and HMRC audits.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with Destin8, Descartes, and CNS Systems is preferable.

• IP (Inward Processing), Alcohol Import, RGR (Returned Goods Relief), TA (Temporary Admission), Import into Bond, Multi-liner Excel upload clearances, SFD (Simplified Frontier Declaration), Imports of POA (Products of Animal Origin), ABP (Animal By-Products), and Import of Plants and Plant Products.
• Understanding of BTOM (Border Target Operating Model) risk groups.
• Understanding of the TCA (Trade & Cooperation Agreement) between the UK & EU.
• Experience completing customs amendments (C2001 and C285).
• Knowledge of calculating Port Charges.
• Experience dealing with queries from IBF (Inland Border Facility).

As a Regulated Agent of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), a full application form and Criminal Record Check (CRC/DBS) are required if successful.

If this role suits you, please apply.