Customs Clerk

Are you an experienced Customs Clearance professional looking for your next move?

We're working with an established and growing logistics business that specialises in time-critical international transport and customs solutions. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add an experienced Customs Clearance Agent to their in-house team.

This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated customs function, working alongside other experienced customs specialists rather than being the sole customs expert within a wider freight operation.

You'll be responsible for managing customs declarations across road, air and multimodal freight, supporting a varied portfolio of UK and European customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and submitting import and export customs declarations
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and accurately managing duty liabilities
• Handling Transit (T1/T2), CFSP and other specialist customs procedures
• Liaising with customers, carriers, HMRC and relevant community systems to resolve clearance queries
• Working across key customs platforms including CDS, CNS, Destin8, Sequoia and CONEX
• Supporting the wider customs team with accurate and efficient clearance of time-sensitive shipments

We're looking for someone with at least 2 years' hands on customs clearance experience who is looking to develop their career within a genuine customs environment.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Strong experience preparing import and export declarations
• Good knowledge of UK and EU customs regulations post-Brexit
• Knowledge of customs procedure codes and duty requirements
• Experience with CDS and other UK customs systems
• Experience with ASM Sequoia / CONEX
• Knowledge of CFSP and Transit procedures would be highly advantageous
• A proactive approach and the ability to resolve customs issues quickly and accurately

The role operates a three-week Monday-Friday rotation, providing coverage across international freight movements:

Week 1: 07:00 - 16:00
Week 2: 08:30 - 17:30
Week 3: 10:00 - 19:00

No weekend working.

• £33,000 - £37,000 basic salary, depending on experience
• Monday Friday working pattern
• 22 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Casual dress environment
• Continued professional development and support with relevant HMRC/customs qualifications
• Opportunity to join an established and growing customs operation
• A varied role covering road, air and multimodal freight
• The chance to build your career within a business where customs is a genuine specialist function

If you're an experienced Customs Clearance professional and are looking for a role where you can develop your technical knowledge, work alongside other customs specialists and be part of a growing international logistics operation, I'd be keen to speak with you.