Customs Clearance Clerk

Job title: Customs Clearance Clerk

Location: Bromsgrove, B60

Salary: £30,000 DOE

Hours: 9:00-17:00 Monday to Friday (office based)

Customs Clearance Overview

Our client is a growing logistics and freight forwarder specialising in temperature-controlled supply chains and perishable logistics. With a strong international position within the fruit and fresh produce supply chain, the business is currently expanding its operations across the United Kingdom and Europe. As an experienced customs specialist, you will be responsible for managing UK customs processes, ensuring the correct handling of import and export shipments.

This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, work collaboratively with operations teams, and bring valuable knowledge and ideas to support the wider logistics operation.

Customs Clearance Clerk Key Responsibilities

• Independently handle import and export customs clearances
• Complete customs declarations using Custrans software (training provided)
• Manage sea freight import customs processes and support export entries where required
• Prepare, review and submit customs documentation and declarations
• Ensure full compliance with UK and international customs regulations
• Coordinate logistics activities within the perishable supply chain
• Liaise with internal operations teams, freight partners, clients and regulatory authorities
• Maintain communication with customs authorities, logistics partners and customers
• Contribute ideas and operational improvements to enhance efficiency across the business

Customs Clearance Clerk Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in customs clearance
• Strong experience handling customs entries for sea freight imports
• Exposure to export shipments
• Previous background within freight forwarding
• Operational logistics experience is beneficial
• Experience working with DEFRA and IPAFFS
• Experience within perishable logistics or fresh produce supply chains is highly desirable
• Excellent attention to detail and compliance awareness

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple shipments
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach
• Comfortable helping establish new processes and operational structures

Benefits

• Annual Christmas bonus
• Annual company trip to Cape Town – fully paid
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing international logistics organisation
• The chance to play a key role in building new UK operations

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