Import Customs Administrator
Location: Witham, England, United Kingdom
Salary: Market leading salary – dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday – 9am to 5.30pm
About the role: Simarco is an award‑winning international logistics provider, delivering bespoke freight solutions across the UK, Europe, and worldwide. The Import Customs Administrator will work as part of a team to manage customs documentation, clear goods into the UK, calculate VAT and duty, and stay current with import regulations.
Key Skills and Qualifications
* Previous experience in a similar Customs or Import role is essential
* Strong knowledge of customs regulations and international processes
* Excellent communication, negotiating and problem‑solving skills, both written and verbally
* Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
* High attention to detail and accuracy under pressure
* Experience with customs platforms and industry‑standard software (CHIEF, CNS Destin8, ETSF warehouse processes)
* Excellent numerical skills – calculation of VAT and duty on behalf of HMRC
* Self‑motivated, organisational, and records‑keeping
* Handling and signing customs documents under Power of Attorney on behalf of clients
* Extracting and processing data from commercial invoices and packing lists to complete import declarations
* Using specialist customs software (Destin8, Sequoia, Descartes) to clear goods into the UK
* Working closely with importers, exporters, and internal teams to ensure smooth processing
* Managing duties and taxes, applying for refunds, and assisting with tariff reclassification
* Staying up to date with the latest import regulations (CDS, NCTS, GVMS, IPAFFS)
* Ensuring accurate and timely completion of at least 75+ entries per week
Benefits
* Highly competitive salary
* 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Full training and support
* Cycle to work scheme
* Learning Management System for continuous learning
* Mental health forum in place to support wellbeing
Ready to make an impact? If you're passionate about customs and want to work with a team that values your expertise, apply today and become part of our success story!
Simarco International is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful working environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and value the unique perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. Our core values are integrity, communication, accountability, and innovation.
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