Imports Customs Clerk

IMPORTS & CUSTOMS CLERK

Our client has an exciting opportunity for experienced Imports and Customs Clerk on a full time permanent basis based in Colnbrook near Heathrow.

This role is a structured role that requires engagement with logistics teams across the business ensuring strict compliance with legal, HMRC and local and global policies.

Imports & Customs Clerk Responsibilities:

Perform and complete daily customs clearance entries for all courier and cargo imports;

Monitoring Duty and VAT using internal systems / software;

Responsible for all customs requirements, dealing with border force, EU customs;

Ensuring import compliance and HMRC regulations are adhered to;

Communicate with all relevant internal departments with regards to shipments and liaise with Airlines for BI and Shed transfers;

Arrange airline collections for transfer to ETSF and Weekly bond checks ETSF warehouse;

Liaise with HMRC and other government bodies;

Imports & Customs Clerk Requirements

Essential:

Previous Courier import experience

Low value bulk clearance (BIRDS) experience

Desirable:

Experience with Descartes (e-customs)

Proficient in using CDS

General:

Deal with all queries quickly and efficiently;

Provide a high level of customer service;

Be self-managing and pro-active;

Ability to work in a team environment;

Filing, and other general administrative duties.

Competent with IT;

Assist Management when required and cover for colleagues in their absence; and

Report directly to the Imports Supervisor / Manager

NRSWA Operator certi cation (desirable).

Imports & Customs Clerk - Offer:

Salary ranging up to 35k Depending on Experience

Working week Sunday to Thursday

Hours per week 07:30 to 16:00, negotiable

If this role sounds like you, please follow the prompts to apply or for a more confidential discussion, please contact Gary Directly at GHA Recruitment on