A client of ours in the Basildon area are recruiting a Trainee Customs Clerk to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm and paying up to £24,000 per annum depending on experience.
Key Duties include but are not limited to:
Completing day to day Customs Clearing and entries for all air, sea and road freight shipments, including EADs & T1s. Create, manage and maintain the correct documentation as each case progresses.
Maintain Data input accuracy.
Deal with customer enquiries.
Telephone and/or written communication with external organisations e.g. HMRC, Port Authorities, Shipping Lines, Hauliers etc.
Obtain necessary Bill of Ladings and correct Tariff Headings and obtain payments from customers.
Calculating Duty / VAT cost for each consignment
Processing Import/Export declarations
Dealing with general enquiries from a range of external sources
Keeping up to date with changes in regulations, laws and customs procedures
Work with different departments in multiple locations to prepare a complete list of shipments.
Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Trainee Customs Clerk position:
1+ year office experience
Excellent Attention to detail is essential
GCSE Level 5 (C) and above is required
Previous logistics distribution and supply chain experience would be an advantage but not essential
Driver with own vehicle is preferred due to office location
If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Trainee Customs Clerk position, please apply with your CV and contact Katie at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat. #officejobs