Customs Clerk, Night Shift - Willis Global Ltd : Job Details

Our client, a leading time critical logistics specialist that operate 24/7 and display a constant commitment to providing their customers with fast, cost effective and reliable logistics and freight forwarding solutions, are looking to recruit a Customs Clerk, Night Shift, to based within offices near Dover, Kent.

On Offer:

• An exciting opportunity to join a well-respected logistics & freight forwarding specialist with great potential for future growth
• Opportunities for upskilling and progression in a role where you will be supported by a high calibre team
• 4 on 4 off, 12 hour night shift: 7pm - 7am
• Salary up to £30K
• Bonus scheme on completion of probation
• Perk box discount platform and EAP
• Pension Scheme
• 22 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Death in service 3 x salary on completion of probation

Main Purpose of the Role:

Reporting to Customs Team Leader, the Customs Clerk will manage customs activities which are directly related to both in-house, door-to-door client transportation and for external clients. Your role will be to create customs documentation and oversee successful and correct customs clearance status of traffic, moving by road through multiple UK Sea Ports and for Air Freight.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Customs Clerk:

• Preparation and processing of Import & Export Customs declarations and clearance notifications
• Customs import/export entry checking
• Deal with all enquiries and queries quickly and efficientlyrelating to customs procedures, tariff classifications, duty rates and any other documentation requirements
• Interact with customers, both face-to-face or bytelephone/email in a professional and courteous manner
• Liaise with customers, Importers & Exporters and others to obtain mandatory information for Import and Exportdeclarations
• Deal with Customs queries relating to live declarations
• Maintain data integrity on all systems
• Upload job information into in-house Transport Monitoring System
• Support and advise all customers whilst ensuring the company is fully compliant with the requirements of HMRC and other relevant bodies

To Be Considered:

• Previous experience as a customs clerk is essential
• Experience of using customs software is essential
• Good understanding of the law and regulations surrounding customs clearance requirements
• Experience in road transport, logistics or haulage is desirable

For full details, please contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry