Senior Import Clerk required to join a large and respect Freight Forwarding organisation located close to Heathrow.

Candidate will have a minimum of 3-4 years experience in Airfreight Imports.

The role will include the full range of Airfreight Import duties, including:

Liaising with overseas offices
Providing rates
Processing pre-alerts
Import customs clearance
Liaising with consignee's for clearance instructions & delivery info
Calculate storage and apply storage charges
Invoicing
Liaise with warehouses/hauliers/airlines
Customs Entries
import department is multi modal so any experience with Ocean Imports would be beneficial but not essential, there will be the opportunity to cross train on Ocean & Road.

Hours are: Monday to Friday 0900-1730

Salary is between GBP28k & GBP30k, excellent annual bonus on offer plus perks

Please send C.Vs direct to steven.pitt@firstchoiceuk.com

*We can only accept applications from candidates with the required experience for this role, if you don't hear from us your application has been unsuccessful

Customs Manager

Our client operates worldwide and can offer a full range of services in the UK, across Europe and Internationally across all trade routes.
We are now seeking an experienced Customs Manager to head up a new department within the company.
Job Role

Manage a team to facilitate the movement of goods by Road and Sea on behalf of customers and to ensure that all Customs Activity performed by all departments within the company is to the standard for our AEO accreditation.
Audit the Customs warehouse(s) to ensure adherence with HMRC procedures and be an advisory on Customs matters for Customs warehouse Sites
Effectively manage the Customs import and export activity, to ensure adherence with HMRC procedures and clients instructions, this may include CFSP Customs function
Manage the relevant team members and provide them with direction and support in their roles.
Assist in managing the companys usage of the deferment with HMRC per calendar month, ensuring the companys limit is sufficient for the business requirements
Assist in the management for the companys usage of the Community Guarantee over a 7-day period. Ensuring the companys limit is sufficient for the business requirements.
Review monthly financial reporting.
Provide guidance and advice for clients on UK Customs operations, with potential visits to VIP clients on behalf of the company.
Provide monthly KPI reports on activity from the team
To agree SOPs and SLAs with key customers
To evaluate and monitor performance of the department
Assist in the preparation of the annual budget
Experience Required

Recognised academic qualifications within the Customs Industry
Previous experience as a Customs Manager
Key Skills

To maintain an up to date working knowledge of all HMRC and related fiscal matters.
Ability to manage an administrative and operational customs team.
Ability to work to deadlines within a pressurised environment.
Excellent knowledge of the ASM or similar Customs Operating Software used by the company
Extensive knowledge of both Import and Export HMRC Processes
Classification of goods using the HMRC Tariff
Road and Ocean freight operation procedures
Excellent customer service skills
Strong numeracy/literacy essential
Commercially minded
Highly organised with ability to work under pressure and to deadline
Problem solving & investigative skills
Presentation of Documents/Spreadsheets
Must be fully conversant with Customs applications such as CHIEF, CNS, Destin8, NCTS, NES etc and have a good understanding of ETSF warehouse processes
Flexible in regard to working hours (some weekend work may be required