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.
Duties:
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.
Skills Required:
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.
Additional Knowledge/Experience (Advantageous):
IP (Inward Processing), Alcohol Import, RGR (Returned Goods Relief), TA (Temporary Admission), Import into Bond, Multi-liner Excel upload clearances, SFD (Simplified Frontier Declaration...