At a Glance
- Tasks: Complete customs declarations and ensure compliance with regulations in a dynamic freight environment.
- Company: Established international freight forwarder with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full training, and clear career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a friendly team and gain exposure to all aspects of international freight.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in customs with hands-on experience and growth potential.
- Qualifications: Experience in customs clearance and strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
Location: Ashford, Surrey
Salary: Up to £30,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday - Friday, Standard Office Hours
Right Now Group are recruiting for an experienced Customs Clerk on behalf of a well-established international freight forwarder based in Ashford. 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.
Working as part of a supportive and experienced operations team, you'll play a key role in ensuring customs declarations are completed accurately and efficiently while gaining valuable exposure to all aspects of international freight movements.
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 operational teams to resolve customs-related queries.
