At a Glance
- Tasks: Complete customs declarations and ensure compliance with regulations while liaising with various stakeholders.
- Company: Well-established international freight forwarder based in Ashford, Surrey.
- Benefits: Salary up to £32,000, full training, and clear career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Stable environment with genuine long-term career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and develop your career in the dynamic freight forwarding industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in customs declarations and strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 28800 - 35200 £ per year.
- Customs Clerk
- Right Now Group are recruiting for an experienced
- Customs Clerk on behalf of a well-established international freight forwarder based in
Ashford, Surrey .
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with customs clearance experience who is looking to develop their career within freight forwarding. Initially focusing on road import customs clearances , the successful candidate will receive full training across air and sea freight operations , with a clear progression path into a
Multimodal Import Operator role.
Key Responsibilities of a Customs Clerk
- Complete road import customs declarations accurately using the relevant customs systems.
- Ensure all customs entries comply with HMRC regulations and current customs legislation.
- Review commercial invoices, packing lists, CMRs and supporting documentation to ensure customs compliance.
- Liaise with customers, hauliers, customs authorities and internal teams to resolve customs-related queries.
- Monitor customs entries through to clearance, ensuring shipments are processed without delay.
- Maintain accurate customs records and ensure all documentation is completed correctly.
- Provide customers with updates regarding shipment and customs clearance status.
- Support the wider import operations team while receiving training across air and sea freight.
Skills & Experience Required for a Customs Clerk
- Previous experience completing customs declarations is essential.
- Experience handling road freight customs clearances would be highly advantageous.
- Good understanding of
HMRC customs procedures and import documentation .
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under pressure.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Good IT skills and experience using customs or freight forwarding systems.
- Ambitious individual looking to progress into a
Multimodal Import Operator role.
Salary & Benefits for a Customs Clerk
Salary
Up to
£32,000 , depending on experience.
Location
Ashford, Surrey.
Hours
Monday - Friday, standard office hours.
- Full training across
Air and Sea Freight operations.
- Clear progression into a
Multimodal Import Operator position.
- Stable, well-established international freight forwarding business.
- Supportive team environment with genuine long-term career development opportunities.
Suitable candidates will be contacted within 24 hours.
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