Export Customs Administrator

Location: Witham, Essex
Salary: £30,000 + Bonus scheme
Hours: Mon – Fri, 9am-17:30pm -Hybrid working available

Our client is a well-established global freight forwarding group, leading the way in international freight movement via, ocean air and road. Due to continued growth plans for 2023 and beyond they are now seeking an experienced Export Customs Clearance professional to join their team of dedicated Customs professionals at their offices in Witham.

This is a full-time permanent position and a salary of £30,000 is achievable for the right candidate. There is also an option to work part remotely for the successful individual. You still also receive a quarterly bonus based on number of entries completed per quarter.

Key role and responsibilities:

Working as an Export Customs Administrator involves the preparation of Customs documentation so that client goods can exit the UK and enter the EU (and other non UK countries), whilst ensuring all legal requirements are met in accordance with HMRC regulations.

• Recognise client export commercial invoice(s) and packing list(s) extracting data as necessary to complete export declarations.
• Liaising with exporters and internal operational colleagues to obtain mandatory information for export entries.
• Entering export shipment details onto specialised Customs software, NCTS, NES etc to allow goods to depart from the UK.
• Ensuring the highest standards of customer service, ensuring customs entries are completed on time.
• Customs compliance within the team
• Data accuracy in filling in details of the consignments.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience of Export Customs processes.
• Knowledge of different markets and UK Customs tariff regimes.
• Although you will work as part of a team, you need to be self-motivating and be able to organise your work effectively and maintain record