Customs Clearance Clerk

Location: Stoke Prior

Job title:

Customs Clearance Clerk

Location:

Bromsgrove, B60

Salary: £30,000 DOE

Hours:

9:00-17:00 Monday to Friday (office based)

Customs Clearance Overview

Our client is a growing logistics and freight forwarder specialising in temperature-controlled supply chains and perishable logistics. With a strong international position within the fruit and fresh produce supply chain, the business is currently expanding its operations across the United Kingdom and Europe. As an experienced customs specialist, you will be responsible for managing UK customs processes, ensuring the correct handling of import and export shipments.

This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, work collaboratively with operations teams, and bring valuable knowledge and ideas to support the wider logistics operation.

Customs Clearance Clerk

Key Responsibilities

Independently handle import and export customs clearances
Complete customs declarations using Custrans software (training provided)
Manage sea freight import customs processes and support export entries where required
Prepare, review and submit customs documentation and declarations
Ensure full compliance with UK and international customs regulations
Coordinate logistics activities within the perishable supply chain
Liaise with internal operations teams, freight partners, clients and regulatory authorities
Maintain communication with customs authorities, logistics partners and customers
Contribute ideas and operational improvements to enhance efficiency across the business

Customs Clearance Clerk Experience Required

Minimum 3 years' experience in customs clearance
Strong experience handling customs entries for sea freight imports
Exposure to export shipments
Previous background within freight forwarding
Operational logistics experience is beneficial
Experience working with DEFRA and IPAFFS

Experience with in perishable logistics or fresh produce supply chains is highly desirable
Excellent attention to detail and compliance awareness
Ability to work independently and manage multiple shipments
Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach
Comfortable helping establish new processes and operational structures Benefits

Annual Christmas bonus
Annual company trip to Cape Town - fully paid
Opportunity to join a rapidly growing international logistics organisation
The chance to play a key role in building new UK operations

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