Customs Clearance
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Posted on:
21-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
We are seeking a Customs Clerk to join a busy customs team at their head office in Wortley Leeds. You will provide efficient administration and customs support working closely with colleagues to ensure the accurate and timely processing of import and export shipments. While some training will be provided you must already have CDS declaration experience and a good working knowledge of customs procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Complete CDS Customs clearances for imports and exports.
Apply knowledge of customs authorisation procedures.
Use an understanding of customs regulations to process entries accurately.
Process Simplified Customs Declaration Procedures (SCDP) for customers (training on internal systems provided).
Check and verify all commercial documentation.
Liaise with customers shipping agents and freight forwarders to ensure service levels are met.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HMRC regulations and UK customs compliance requirements.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
Administration experience ideally in customs clearance freight forwarding or import/export operations.
Essential: CDS declaration experience and knowledge of customs processes and international trade regulations.
Good understanding of tariff codes and Incoterms would be an advantage.
Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office and customs software.
Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Problem-solving skills with a creative approach.
Flexible and able to adapt to changing demands including shift patterns
Salary: 28k - 30k
Monday to Friday 09:00 17:30
If you have the relevant experience then please apply with an up-to-date CV. If you have not been contacted within a week you should assume that you have been unsuccessful at this time.
