At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and submit customs declarations while liaising with customers and authorities.
- Company: Established international logistics organisation with a busy operations team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a customer-focused role.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced team and make a real impact in international logistics.
- Qualifications: Experience in customs clearance or freight forwarding is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Location: IP10
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Alternating weekly shifts: 08:00 - 16:30, 09:00 - 17:30
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Customs Clearance Coordinator to join a busy operations team within a well-established international logistics organisation. Working within a fast-paced customs department, you will play a key role in ensuring the compliant and efficient movement of goods into and out of the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in customs clearance, freight forwarding, or international logistics who enjoys working in a customer-focused, deadline-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit import and export customs declarations using industry-standard customs systems.
- Review commercial invoices, packing lists, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate customs entries.
- Liaise with customers, customs authorities, port health officials, and internal departments to obtain information and resolve customs queries.
- Ensure customs declarations are completed accurately, compliantly, and within agreed service levels.
- Assist customers with customs classification and tariff-related enquiries.
- Process customs documentation including transit documents, certificates of origin, health documentation, and other cargo control documentation.
- Support duty refund applications, tariff reclassification, and other related tasks.
Customs Clearance Coordinator in Suffolk employer: LJ Recruitment
LJ Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and communication. Located in Ardleigh, England, employees benefit from a stable work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development in the field of plant maintenance and engineering. Join us to be part of a dedicated team where your skills will be recognised and rewarded.
