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Customs Coordinator
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Salary: 30,000 - 34,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Office-Based
Hours: Monday-Thursday 08:00-17:00 Friday 08:00-16:30 (Hybrid 2 days form home 3 office based)
Our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a Customs Coordinator to join our dynamic, multinational in-house transportation team based in Basingstoke. This role is ideal for an experienced customs professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to take their career to the next level.
About the Role:
As a Customs Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and compliant movement of goods in and out of the UK. You'll coordinate all aspects of customs operations, working closely with internal teams, external brokers, and transport providers to manage international freight bookings and ensure full adherence to customs legislation and business policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete Import and Export Customs Declarations accurately and on time
- Provide clear and precise clearance instructions to third-party customs brokers
- Classify materials and products using UK Customs Tariff (I, II, III)
- Manage Customer NOVA and Import VAT/Duty reports
- Quote and process multi-modal international freight bookings
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal controls
- Handle all customs clearance-related tasks for consignments
About You:
We're looking for a highly organised, detail-oriented individual who brings a strong understanding of UK/EU customs regulations and freight operations.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong working knowledge of UK and EU customs procedures
- Proficient in customs software such as CDS, ASM Sequoia, AEB, Destin8, and Pentant
- Experience with multi-modal freight (road, air, sea), including Dangerous Goods
- Familiar with quoting and booking international shipments
- Strong IT skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
- Commercially astute with the ability to prioritise and adapt in a dynamic environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable Background:
Freight Forwarder | Customs Administrator | Customs Clerk | Logistics Coordinator
What We Offer:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Enhanced Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Death in Service Benefit
- Onsite caf and free parking
- Convenient location within walking distance of Basingstoke town centre and train station
Ready to take the next step in your logistics career?
Apply today to join a company that values precision, professionalism, and people.
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