Company – Leading Freight Forwarder
Job Title – Customs Clearance Specialist
Location - Essex
Salary - £neg
We are currently recruiting for a Customs Clearance Specialist with experience in the freight forwarding and logistics sector.
Our client is located in the heart of the South East’s shipping industry, specialising in the import and export of all types of cargo using multimodal methods—air, sea, road, and rail.
Key Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess:
* A proven track record of at least two years working for a small to medium-sized 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 (CCS-UK experience would be advantageous but is not essential). Our forwarding software is Multi-freight.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Excellent communication skills and a friendly personality.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
* A strong and dynamic team player.
* Excellent mathematical and English skills.
Key Responsibilities
As a Customs Clearance Specialist, ...