Customs Clearance Operator

Hounslow, London
Willis Global Ltd

Our client, an excelling company specialising in the management of regular commercial freight logistics, and in providing comprehensive services for the movement of high- niche market products are looking to recruit a Customs Clearance Operator to join a new Customs team based at a head office within the Heathrow Area.

On Offer:

• A rapidly expanding and Internationally diverse, sociable, dynamic organisation with a clear vision and strategy
• Fast paced environment with lots of room for creative freedom
• Competitive salary + benefits – 21 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
• Monday Friday working pattern

Main Purpose of the Role:

A new Customs Clearance team is required due to an increase in business. As part of a team, the Customs Clearance Operator will be responsible for completing the full customs declaration process. This will include liaising with internal and external stakeholder to obtain relevant information for HMRC Customs declarations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completing both import and export customs declarations in a busy customs clearance department.
• Collecting relevant information from internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisting the compliance team with customs audits, amendments and other duties.
• Ensure a high standard of work to maintain good levels of customer service and compliance.
• Completing and monitoring the status of applications made to DEFRA on the IPAFFS/PEACH systems.
• Undergo continuous training in order to stay up to date with the changing environment of UK customs.
• Liaising with customers to assist with customs related questions and queries.
• Invoicing of brokerage files through our in house system.

To Be Considered:

• Thorough understanding of customs clearance requirements.
• Experience in transit movements, including use of NCTS.
• Customs Exports knowledge an advantage.
• CDS Knowledge advantageous.
• 2 years + previous experience in the logistics/freight forwarding industry.
• Experience with perishable goods advantageous.
• Use of Cargowise advantageous.
• Good written & verbal communication skills.
• IT knowledge including Microsoft Office is required.

For full details, please contact Willis Global – a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry.