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Position: Export Customs Clerk - Nights
Location: Witham - during probation
Salary: Up to £42,000 (DEO)
Hours: 4 on 4 off, 6pm-6am

We are recruiting for one of the UK's leading logistics and freight companies that operate worldwide and offer a full range of services in the UK, across Europe and internationally across all trade routes. This role will initially be out of our clients Witham depot, followed by hybrid working or completely remote after the training period.

We seek an experienced Export Customs Clerk to complement their existing night team.

Key Responsibilities for Export Customs Clerk - Nights:

Working in a fast-paced European Road Freight environment
Create job files, and accurately enter data into customs software to submit entries promptly
Entering details onto specialised Customs software including CDS, CNS, Destin8, CTS, NES etc
Track and monitor declaration status
Processing refunds via HMRC
Liaising with exporters & (sometimes) importers and internal operational colleagues to obtain mandatory information
Allocating the correct licences depending on type of goods being imported
Inform customers on import restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements and all other Customs related matters
Signing/completion of customs documents under a Power of Attorney, on behalf of clients
Calculate and process taxes and duties to be paid by buyers of goods.
Be fully conversant with import Customs regulations, whilst keeping up to date with changes as they occur.
Liaise with Port Health, Border Force of HMRC officials in areas such as document checks, goods quarantine etc.
Arrange the release of goods from Customs-approved sites (ETSF locations) and/or port of arrival with liaison with internal colleagues on release, transport & warehousing issuesRequirements:

Previous experience working in a road freight export customs role
A clear understanding of customs procedures
Experience of CDS, Descartes, Destin8 / CNS
Trade tariff knowledge
Knowledge of HMRC compliance and regulations
Self-motivating with the ability to organise your workload effectively
Work in a fast-paced environment ensuring clearance processes are completed in a complaint and timely manner
Experienced user of Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word and OutlookBenefits:

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Salary up to £30,000 (DEO)
Company pension
Pay day treats
Onsite parking
Continuous development with opportunities for progression in a growing company
Cycle to work scheme
Extensive learning opportunities
Employee Engagement Forum

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