Customs Administrator (9 month FTC)
Lutterworth
Full time, 37.5hrs
£28k-£30k DOE
Our market leading client are looking for a meticulous and reliable Customs Administrator to provide essential support & manage customs admin processes. This role plays a critical part in facilitating smooth international trade operations and ensuring strict adherence to all customs regulations and requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate customs administration for both inbound and outbound shipments
Execute technical and commercial customs-related tasks with accuracy
Communicate with clients and carriers to resolve documentation gaps or missing information
Maintain and update the customs broker and client databases
Oversee management of preference documents and ensure proper control
Complete and file TSS declarations in a timely manner
Manage client billing processes and review supplier invoices for approval
Support customs audits conducted by the global compliance team
Administer and reconcile the Duty Deferment Account
The Ideal Candidate:
Minimum of 1 year experience in a customs-related role
Solid understanding of UK import/export regulations and customs compliance
Familiarity with customs documentation codes and preferential trade agreements
Skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
Strong organizational skills, including document management and accurate record-keeping
Experience with billing processes and document archiving
Analytical thinker with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
Confident communicator with the ability to engage professionally with clients and logistics partners