Employer: First Choice Staff
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum
Date Added: 23/04/2024
A well established Freight Forwarder is looking for a Customs Broker.
Job Scope
To provide a full customs brokerage service to all domestic and international clients
Main Responsibilities
• Create Customs declarations ensuring correct codes / schemes used for both import & export.
• Create transit documents and ensure Customs compliant.
• Prepare all paperwork for export, including raising airway bills.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to obtain relevant paperwork.
• Arrange transport for both international and domestic from start to finish, updating on status and final POD.
• Cost and provide quotes for all enquiries, offering advice on transit and Customs formalities.
• Deal with any Border Force enquiries.
• Create records and ensure conformity of ETSF facility.
• Co-ordinate day to day schedule for drivers & use of subcontractors.
• Finalise file checking charges in preparation for invoicing.
In addition, the post holder will be expected to:
• Undertake reasonable requests from managers in line with the range and scope of the post.
• The conduct of the post holder must be in accordance with the terms of any UK legislation e.g. employment legislation, human rights etc.
• Comply with the requirements of the Risk Management Policy, a copy of which is available on the Intranet.
• Demonstrate a professional attitude towards work, including confidential information.
Competencies/Personal Requirements/Experience
• 5 years’ experience in a customs environment.
• Experience of imports and exports.
• Good understanding of customs systems, preferably Descartes, Conex, Boxtop.
• Good interpersonal communication skills including the ability to work within a team and interact across the Group.
• A logical approach to problem solving is essential.
• Ability to develop and build relationships both internally and externally.
• Strong customer focussed attributes.
• The ability to understand business and customer requirements and find solutions.
• Good general IT skills and understanding and a good knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales.
• Ability to work independently, using own initiative, remotely and outside of normal office hours.
• Be flexible when required and work within a changing environment.
Shift Pattern – 9am – 6pm
Salary – £30,000 – £35,000
* If you have not heard from us within 7 days, your application has been unsuccessful
Application Deadline: 04/06/2024
Contract Type: Permanent
Submitted Applications: 0