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Customs Controller

52839764

Pertemps

£25000 per annum, Benefits: .

Telford

Manufacturing

Permanent | Full Time

ASAP

02/05/2024

30/05/2024

Customs Controller – 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Customs Controller on behalf of our client based in Market Drayton, Shropshire.

The successful candidate will be responsible for collating data, verifying information, and liaising with colleagues & third parties for the timely submission of Imports & Exports Customs declarations.

Hours: Mainly Mon-Fri | 40 hours per week – Bank holidays will be workable on a rotating basis| Hybrid optional once trained.

Salary: £25,000 per annum.

Duties Include but not limited to:

Customs Compliance - Exports

• Liaise internally to combine data on the daily exports and prepare paperwork for the Official Vets to inspect export loads and obtain the relevant Export health Certificates.

• Prepare Export instructions and pro forma invoices for all loads leaving the UK .

• Apply for batch Export Health Certificates to maintain continual supply.

• Liaise with Customs Brokers, vets, hauliers, and all relevant authorities to ensure all the appropriate documentation for export is correct and completed within a timeline.

• Monitor the busy Exports email inbox, resolve queries, or escalate to the Customs Team Leader / Customs Team Manager as appropriate.

• Preparation of samples shipments, communicating with R&D and all departments, booking with fast parcel company, and providing relevant paperwork.

• Complete supplementary declarations on the TSS portal for each month within the deadline.

• Support new team members with guidance and training.

• Support senior colleagues with ad hoc tasks and project work as required.

Customs Compliance - Imports

• Collate & review supplier information to prepare import instructions for the Customs Brokers.

• Monitor expected deliveries, liaise with the Material Control Team, Procurement & Suppliers to ensure no delays to deliveries.

• Monitor the busy Customs email inbox, resolve queries, or escalate to the Customs Adviser as appropriate.

• Provide clearance information to Fast Parcel operators to enable clearance of goods.

• Complete all required paperwork for the re-export of returned / rejected goods.

• Support the Senior Customs Adviser as required with any ad hoc information requests / data collection etc.

• Import licences - monitor expected deliveries and work with senior colleagues to ensure appropriate licences are in place.

• IPAFFS entries/CHED for POAO

• Continuous monitoring of UK Global Tariff and documenting any changes

Ideal Candidate:

• Good working knowledge of Word and Excel

• Hands on attitude

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Be able to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.

• Ability to find information which might be difficult to obtain and to challenge processes.

• Drive, enthusiasm and ability to achieve goals.

• Flexible, responsive, and resourceful when reacting to changing work demands.

• 1-2 years’ experience in a Customs environment

• Ability to interact and work as part of team as well as on own initiative.

• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Company Benefits:

• Competitive Salary.

• Bonus scheme.

• Health Care Package.

• Contributory pension plan.

• Life Assurance.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Generous annual leave increasing with service.

• Flexible benefits programme

• Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store.

If you are interested in this role, please click to APPLY.