Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Customs Coordinator for a well-established Freight company based in the Wythenshawe area.
The role is to assist in areas of customs, directing and supporting multiple parties to ensure timely clearance of goods.
Duties and Responsibilities:-
*To Co-ordinate Import and Export activities for the resident site, conforming to HM Revenue & Customs regulations and the following governing departments & organisations using the appropriate business systems where applicable.
*Liaise with Customs legal counsel to check Export controls and licensing requirements
*Ensure all HM Revenue & Customs duty liabilities are fulfilled, minimising cost
*Liaise with, customers, suppliers, necessary agents and customs authorities to address any issues/questions arising from business activities
*High volumes of data entry on spreadsheets
*Making customs entry amendment requests to HMRC
*Any other ad hoc tasks as and when required and instructed by the Line Manager
Skills, Experience and Competencies:-
*Working experience of Exports/Imports & Customs Compliance and regulations (at least 2 years’ experience)
*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
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, UK Death in Service equal to three times your annual salary
*After one year’s service the company offers enhanced Pension contributions of 9% annual salary
*After one year’s 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
Working hours are Monday - Friday 0830 - 1730
As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry.