Customs Coordinator
| Area | Colnbrook, Berkshire |
| Sector | Customs Clearance |
| Salary | 28000 - 29500 Pounds Sterling |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Sue Stone |
| Job Ref | 10030 |
- Description
- Our client is looking for a Customs Coordinator
Overviewto increased global growth in the business, we are seeking a Customs Coordinator to be part of our Logistics Team within the Heathrow Office.
The role is to assist in areas of customs, directing and supporting multiple parties to ensure timely clearance of goods.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist the Customs Manager in the execution of their duties to support the Head of Customs Compliance and Managing Directors vision of the company to become more competitive and profitable.
Understand and execute the departments vision of good business development in order to successfully move Customs products.
Customs Coordinator:
Complete all Customs Import Activity correctly and ontime including Financial, legal and invoicing transactions.
Correctly complete all declaration forms compliantly in line with regulation
Ensure all operational activities are completed on time
Immediately report any amendments to the customs declaration forms to line manager
Complete ad-hoc and spot checks on customer entries and submit reports to line manager weekly
Maintain and utilise the operational system at all times
Ensure that any clearance instructions from 3rd parties are completed accurately and concisely
Operate in line with current SOPs for the department
Always maintain excellent customer and inter-departmental relationships giving regular feedback to line manager.
Support the Customs Manager with any given compliance tasks pertaining to the Customs product.
Implement and improve new efficiencies in customer workflow in conjunction with line manager
Ensure all reports are generated by given deadlines and handed to line manager
Accurately complete all invoicing within 48 hours of activity
Provide holiday and sickness cover as required
Skills, Experience and Competencies:
Working experience of Imports/Exports and Customs Compliance and regulations (at least 2 years)
Knowledge of customs requirements and formalities with particular focus on UK & EU imports
Experience in road transport, logistics or haulage (Desirable but not essential)
Working knowledge of the CDS system both Imports and Exports
Knowledge of transit procedures and ETSF (Desirable but not essential)
HMRC amendment and reclaim experience
Proficient with Microsoft packages especially Ms Excel and other Ms packages
Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Must be flexible with their working hours - occasional weekend work based on volume
Working Hours: Monday - Friday 08.30 hours - 17.30 hours - one-hour unpaid lunch
Salary: GBP28,000.00 - GBP29,500.00 per annum (depending on experience)
Company Benefits:
Along with 20 days annual leave + public holidays and yearly salary review we offer the following benefits:
After 3 months service, employees are entitled to become a member of the Group personal Pension Plan
After completing six months service, Death in Service equal to three times your annual salary
After one years service the company offers enhanced Pension contributions of 9% annual salary
After one years service employees are eligible to join the Private Medical Scheme (application process required)
Holiday loyalty days up to a maximum of 5 days (1 per each full year of employment completed)
One Milestone Day per year to take as you wish
Confidential EAP platform for you and your immediate family members as spouse/partners and children aged 16 to 24 in full-time education, living in the same household
Access to our Employee Discounts and Perks, which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Movies, Sports, Wellness and many more
Please forward CVs to sue.stone@firstchoiceuk.com
* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.
If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.
