Job Description
Time Appointments are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading shipping company based in Felixstowe who are looking to appoint a Customs Clearance Clerk within their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a leading provider of freight forwarding, who reward their employees with a competitive salary and excellent career prospects.
The Ideal candidate will be someone who has experience within road, ocean, and air freight, however applicants with just ocean experience will also be considered.
Essential Skills Required:
* Experience with full customs experience
* Freight forwarding experience
* Imports experience
* Attention to detail
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Collating of relevant customs and shipping paperwork
* Preparation and transmission of Customs Entries and obtaining of Customs Clearance
* Collation and advice of charges payable to customer and arranging of payment to and release
* Handling import clearances via any required mode of transport from start to finish.
* Proactive and efficient communication to customers, vendors, and government bodies
* Ensuring customs compliance is maintained at all times
* Delivering high levels of customer service at all times whilst having a good understanding of commercial awareness.