About the Role
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri"><strong>Customs Clerk – Colnbrook, LHR – Up to £29,500</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri">An international freight forwarder is seeking a <strong>Customs Clerk</strong> to join their growing team based in Colnbrook, near Heathrow. This role supports customs operations by ensuring the timely clearance of goods and effective coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri"><strong>Job Type:</strong> Permanent</span><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri"><strong>Hours:</strong> Monday to Friday – 08:30 – 17:30</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri"><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £30,000 (depending on experience)</span></p>
<h3><span style="font-family: Calibri"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></h3>
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<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Support the Customs Manager in improving departmental efficiency and competitiveness</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Assist in implementing business development strategies for customs services</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Accurately complete ENS (Safety & Security) declarations, including all related financial, legal, and invoicing elements</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Ensure all customs declarations are completed in full compliance with current regulations</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Complete operational tasks within required timeframes and promptly report any amendments</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Carry out ad-hoc checks on customer entries and provide weekly reports to the line manager</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Maintain and effectively use internal operational systems</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Ensure accurate processing of clearance instructions from third parties</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal departments</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Support compliance activities relating to customs procedures</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Contribute to improvements in workflow efficiency and customer processes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Ensure all required reports are completed and submitted on time</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Complete invoicing within 48 hours of activity</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Provide cover for colleagues during holidays and sickness as required</span></li>
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<h3><span style="font-family: Calibri"><strong>Requirements</strong></span></h3>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Minimum 2 years’ UK experience in imports/exports and customs compliance</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Strong understanding of UK and EU customs requirements, particularly imports</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Experience within road transport, logistics, or haulage (desirable)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Working knowledge of CDS (Customs Declaration Service) for imports and exports</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Understanding of transit procedures and ETSF (desirable)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Experience handling HMRC amendments and reclaims</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Capable of working both independently and as part of a team</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri">Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional weekend work</span></li>
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<p>WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.</p>
<p>WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.</p>
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