Import Customs Officer - Night Shift

Import Customs Officer - Night Shift

Shift: 10pm - 6:30am

3 month Fixed term contract (potential to be extended)

Salary: £28,000 - £32,500 depending on experience

Available to start immediately

A leading logisitcs / Freight forwarding business are looking for a confident and experienced Imports Customs Officer to join our friendly and proactive team.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and maintaining all Customs / Imports related to our customs operations. This position requires strong organisational and attention to detail skills and the ability to work collaboratively across various departments, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.

Your responsibilities include:

• Completing day to day Customs Clearing and entries for all air, sea and road freight shipments, including EADs & T1s. Create, manage and maintain the correct documentation as each case progresses.
• Maintain Data input accuracy. Deal with customer enquiries in writing, in person or by phone providing accurate advice and estimates when required.
• Telephone and/or written communication with external organisations e.g. HMRC, Port Authorities, Shipping Lines, Hauliers etc.
• Obtain necessary Bill of Ladings and correct Tariff Headings. Obtain payments from customers in line with company policy.
• Calculating Duty / VAT cost for each consignment
• Processing Import declarations
• Dealing with general enquiries from importers / exporters, Internal & external sources concerning all areas, relating to Customs Procedures, Tariff Classifications, Duty Rates and any other documentation requirements
• Work with different departments in multiple locations to prepare a complete list of Jobs (Shipments requiring customs entries) for the day

You will need:

• 2 years experience in a similar role
• Customs declarations experience, Imports
• Experience of dealing with T1's, POA, EAD, Transit documents
• Attention to detail is extremely important
• UK resident and the right to work in the UK.

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Application Status: Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that if you do not hear from us within 14 days, your application has not been successful on this occasion.