Job Description
Job Title: Customs Clearance Clerk
Salary: Competitive
Work Pattern:
* Week 1 to 3: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00
* Week 4: Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 17:00, plus on-call from 17:00 until 10:00
* 1 in 4: Weekend on-call from 08:00 to 00:00
Training Provided:
* Internal training from day one
* BTEC Advanced Customs Intermediary training (Classroom setting provided by BIFA) after 12 months
Skills Required:
* Personal: Self-motivated with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. Ability to identify and prioritize workloads. Excellent attention to detail.
* Maths: Making quick and accurate calculations.
* Data Entry: Quick and accurate data entry skills. Knowledge and experience of using Excel. Knowledge of Data Freight software preferred. Knowledge of CNS, Pentant, destin8, and CHIEF preferred.
* Communication: Ability to interface with customers and colleagues in a clear and pleasant manner.
* Customs Clearance: Some knowledge of completing customs declarations preferred but training will be provided.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Perform daily clearance functions
* Complete import and export customs declarations
* Complete GB Border pre-notification requirements
* Calculate and pay appropriate HMRC tariffs where required
* Calculate and issue proforma invoices for the pre-payment of customs tariffs and charges where necessary
* Maintain required databases and referencing systems
* Classify and advise customers on GB Border requirements, customs declarations, and tariff classifications
* Ensure the clearance of customers' goods is undertaken in a timely and accurate manner
* Work with colleagues to identify outstanding workload to ensure fast, compliant, and effective services, thereby minimizing delays to customers' cargoes
* Perform general administrative duties
* Process and send customs declarations to HMRC
* Maintain administrative records using databases
* Maintain an accurate filing system
* Assist with other projects as assigned by a senior employee
To apply for this position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.