Import Customs Administrator

Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Location: Witham

Are you an experienced Import Customs Administrator looking for a new opportunity? Our client in the freight industry is seeking a talented individual like you to join their team as an Import Customs Administrator. This is a full-time permanent position, offering an annual salary of £28,000.

As part of their team, you will report to a Customs Manager and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient importation of goods. Your responsibilities will include:

• Signing and completing customs documents on behalf of clients under a Power of Attorney.
• Extracting necessary data from client commercial invoices and packing lists to complete import declarations.
• Liaising with importers and internal colleagues to gather mandatory information for import entries.
• Entering details into specialised customs software, such as Destin8, Sequoia, and Descartes, to facilitate the entry of goods into the UK.
• Applying the correct licences based on the type of goods being imported.
• Calculating and processing taxes and duties for buyers of goods.
• Assisting with duty refunds, tariff reclassification, and appeals as needed.
• Keeping up-to-date with import customs regulations and informing customers of any changes.
• Processing import documentation, including T-documents, EUR1's, Certificates of Origin (CofO), PAOA, HRFNAO, and other cargo control documents.
• Liaising with authorities such as Port Health, Border Force, and HMRC officials for document checks and goods quarantine.
• Coordinating the release of goods from approved sites and/or port of arrival, working closely with internal colleagues on logistics.

To be successful in this role, you should have a clear understanding of import customs regulations and be proficient in using customs software. You must also be able to comfortably handle a high volume of entries per week (75+).

In return, our client offers a range of benefits including 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, free parking, a reward and recognition programme, full training, and much more!

If you have a passion for import customs administration and are ready to take on a new challenge, our client could be the perfect fit for you. Apply now to join their dynamic team and contribute to their continued success in the freight industry.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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