Premier Work Support is seeking a Customs Documentation Clerk (Imports) for a full-time, permanent position in Basildon, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. The role involves completing customs declarations and ensuring compliance with import/export clearance processes. The candidate will also provide administrative support to the Customs Clearing/Multimodal Team.
Duties:
* Completing customs clearing and entries for air, sea, and road freight shipments.
* Managing and maintaining documentation.
* Handling customer enquiries and providing accurate advice.
* Communicating with external organisations (e.g., HMRC, Port Authorities).
* Obtaining Bill of Ladings and Tariff Headings.
* Calculating Duty/VAT costs.
* Processing import/export declarations.
* Handling general enquiries related to customs procedures and documentation.
* Keeping up to date with regulations and customs procedures.
* Preparing a list of jobs for the day.
* Cross-training to cover other departments if needed.
Skills Required:
* Experience in a similar role.
* Experience with HMRC customs declarations (Imports and Exports).
* Attention to detail for compliance and HMRC audits.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Experience with Destin8, Descartes, and CNS Systems is preferable.
Additional Knowledge/Experience (Advantageous):
* IP (Inward Processing), Alcohol Import, RGR (Returned Goods Relief), TA (Temporary Admission), Import into Bond, Multi-liner Excel upload clearances, SFD (Simplified Frontier Declaration), Imports of POA (Products of Animal Origin), ABP (Animal By-Products), and Import of Plants and Plant Products.
* Understanding of BTOM (Border Target Operating Model) risk groups.
* Understanding of the TCA (Trade & Cooperation Agreement) between the UK & EU.
* Experience completing customs amendments (C2001 and C285).
* Knowledge of calculating Port Charges.
* Experience dealing with queries from IBF (Inland Border Facility).
As a Regulated Agent of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), a full application form and Criminal Record Check (CRC/DBS) are required if successful.
If this role suits you, please apply.