Import Customs Administrator

Position: Import Customs Administrator

Location: Witham

Salary: £28,000

Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:30

Import customs administrator overview

We are recruiting on behalf of an award winning provide rof international logistics and freight services. Providing a range of solutions for clients all across the UK, Europe and globally. Currently based in Witham and are seeking a skilled import customs administrator to join their team. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge in freight forwarding, import operations and custom clearances. The positon will involve overseeing the import customs process and ensuring everything runs smoothly. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to progress within a great company.

Import customs administrator responsibilities

• Work part of a team reporting to a customs Manager.
• Signing/completion of customs documents under a Power of Attorney on behalf of clients.
• Recognise client commercial invoices and packing lists extracting data as necessary to complete import declarations.
• Liaising with importers (possibly exporters) and internal operational colleagues to obtain mandatory information for import entries.
• Entering details onto specialised Customs software including Destin8, Sequoia, Descartes etc allowing goods to enter the UK and deliver to consignees.
• Be fully conversant with CDS, NCTS, GVMS, IPAFFS and other regulatory platforms.
• Allocating the correct licences depending on type of goods being imported.
• Calculation and processing of taxes and duties to be paid by buyers of goods.
• Application of duty refunds and tariff reclassification as appropriate and will assist with any appeals that may arise.
• Be fully conversant with import Customs regulations, whilst keeping up to date with
• changes as they occur.
• Inform customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements and all other Customs related matters.
• Have a clear understanding and the ability to process the necessary import documentation, T-documents, EUR1’s, Certificates of Origin (CofO), PAOA, HRFNAO and other cargo control documents, including the discharge of T-documents and REX Statements.
• Liaise with Port Health, Border Force of HMRC officials in areas such as document checks, goods quarantine etc.
• Arrange the release of goods from (ETSF locations) and/or port of arrival with liaison with internal colleagues on release, transport & warehousing issues.

Experience to require

• Previous experience working in an import customs role.
• Good understanding of Customs legal requirements and the impact or incorrect information and/or Customs declarations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills due to engagement with various agencies on a daily basis.

Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience
• 25 days annual leave (8 bank holidays)
• BHN Discount platform
• Full training and support
• BHN Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Extensive learning opportunities
• Employee engagement forum
• Reward and recognition programme
• Pay day treat days

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