Company: C. Steinweg Cargo Secure Ltd
Location: Felixstowe, Suffolk, on-site
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £25 - £28kY depending on experience
About us
C. Steinweg Cargo Secure is a joint venture between C. Steinweg Handelsveem BV and the family-owned Cargo Secure Ltd; one of the largest warehousing operators in Felixstowe. We handle metals, coffee and chemicals & plastics for customers across the world.
About the role
We have recently started offering customs clearance as part of our service, and this is a brand new position. You will be one of the first people to shape how the function runs, working directly with the management team to build processes, support customers and keep cargo moving.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and submit import customs declarations accurately and on time
- Process and discharge T1 transit documents
- Manage the customs side of goods held in our bonded warehouses, including stock records and movements
- Liaise with customers, forwarders, shipping lines, hauliers and HMRC
- Check commercial documentation, commodity codes, valuations and origin
- Resolve queries and holds quickly to avoid demurrage and delays
- Help develop procedures, checklists and record-keeping for the new function
- Work closely with our operations and warehouse teams
What we are looking for
Essential
- Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in import customs clearance
- Working knowledge of T1 transit procedures
- Understanding of bonded warehousing and how goods move in and out of bond
- Good knowledge of customs systems and documentation
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Clear communicator, comfortable dealing with customers and agents
- Able to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
Desirable
- Experience with commodities such as metals, coffee or chemicals
- Familiarity with CDS, and with the systems your current employer uses [add any specific software]
- A customs qualification or relevant training
- Experience at a port, warehouse or freight forwarder
What we offer
- A new role with real scope to grow and shape the function
- Competitive starting salary of [£25-£28k)
- A stable, established business with international backing
Contact Details:
C. Steinweg Cargo Secure Ltd. Recruitment Team
