Customs Clearance Operative

Time Appointments are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established client based in Felixstowe, who are currently seeking to appoint an experienced Customs Clearance Operative to strengthen their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with European Customs Clearance experience to join a well-known company with opportunities to progress.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Extensive Import/Exports European Customs Clearance experience
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Customs tariffs and application of relevant procedures
• Experienced in the use of role related software including Destin8, CNS and Multifreight
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to successfully manage and find solutions for complex and unexpected situations
• Customer focussed, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work within a team and independently as appropriate
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent attention to detail with high levels of accuracy

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collating of relevant customs and shipping paperwork
• Preparation and transmission of Customs Entries and obtaining of Customs Clearance
• Collation and advice of charges payable to customer and arranging of payment to and release
• Handling clearances via any required mode of transport from start to finish.
• Proactive and efficient communication to customers, vendors, and government bodies.
• Ensuring customs compliance is maintained at all times
• Delivering high levels of customer service at all times whilst having a good understanding of commercial awareness