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Customs Specialist

Position: Customs Specialist
Location: Felixstowe
Salary: £28,000
Hours: 09:00-17:30


We’re looking for an experienced Customs Specialist with a strong background in processing customs entries, specifically within road freight. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team in a well-established logistics environment, where accuracy and compliance are key.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and submit accurate import and export declarations using platforms such as CDS, Destin8, and NCTS.

  • Extract data from commercial documents (invoices, packing lists) to complete customs entries.

  • Ensure correct application of duty rates, licences, and tariff classifications based on the nature of goods.

  • Liaise with clients and internal teams to gather and verify all required shipment information.

  • Maintain compliance with UK import/export regulations, staying up to date with any changes.

  • Submit and manage essential documentation (e.g. Certificates of Origin, T-docs) for customs clearance.

  • Communicate with relevant authorities (e.g. customs officials, port health) where necessary.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience handling customs entries for road freight shipments.

  • 1-2 years experience
  • Strong working knowledge of customs software and procedures.

  • Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.

  • Ability to manage deadlines and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

  • A team player with a proactive and professional approach.

Benefits:

  • 24 days Holiday (plus Bank holidays)
  • Pension contribution scheme
  • Full training and support
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Extensive learning opportunities
  • Employee Engagement Forum


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WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

JOB OVERVIEW.

Location Suffolk
Job titleCustoms Specialist
Salary £28000 - £29000
Consultant Charmaine Boyce
Consultant Phone 02394004725
Consultant Email charmaine@wr-logistics.com
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