At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle customs formalities and coordinate road freight movements in a fast-paced logistics environment.
- Company: Privately owned freight forwarders with a focus on European services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunities for growth, and a dynamic work culture.
- Other info: Perfect for proactive problem-solvers looking to develop their career.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and expand your skills in customs and freight operations.
- Qualifications: Experience in freight forwarding, customs, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 35000 £ per year.
Our clients are a privately owned freight forwarders dealing with European services and warehouse and logistics. They are currently a new member to join their team within their Customs & Road Freight Operations division. You will be supporting both Freight Forwarding and customs departments, with a strong focus on customs processing and European road freight operations. This role would suit someone currently working within freight forwarding, customs, or European road freight who is looking to broaden their operational experience within a fast-paced logistics environment.
Purpose of the role
Responsible for handling customs formalities for imports and exports, coordinating road freight movements, and supporting the day-to-day operational requirements of both departments.
Duties will include
- Customs Responsibilities
- Complete customs entries for European import and export shipments
- Ensure all customs documentation is compliant and accurate
- Liaise with customers, drivers, agents, and customs authorities where required
- Handle T1 documentation and related transit requirements
- Monitor and resolve customs queries and clearance delays promptly
- Ensure all files are maintained accurately within the operating system
- Operational Responsibilities
- Coordinate Road Freight shipments for both forwarding and Irish groupage operations
- Communicate effectively with customers, hauliers, and overseas partners
- Arrange collections, deliveries, and shipment updates
- Assist with shipment tracking and issue resolution
- Ensure jobs are accurately costed and invoiced
Requirements Experience Required
- Strong understanding of European / Irish forwarding processes
- Experience with customs clearance procedures
- Direct experience with European/Irish and UK taxation compliance
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proactive problem-solver with a positive approach
The role will give someone with some experience of the industry to grow and develop with the company offering progression. Salary will be negotiable depending on experience.
Import/Export & Customs Clerk employer: Job Search Place Limited
Join a dynamic and supportive team in Birmingham, where our privately owned freight forwarding company prioritises employee growth and development within the fast-paced logistics sector. With a strong focus on customs processing and European road freight operations, we offer a collaborative work culture that values accuracy, communication, and proactive problem-solving, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to thrive and progress in their career.
