Customs Broker

Permanent in Shipping & Logistics
  • Ipswich View on Map
  • Salary: £30,000.00 - £32,000.00 / Annually

Jobs

  • Reference V/13040

Job Description

Time Appointments are currently recruiting for a world-renowned logistics business who are looking to add an experienced Customs professional to their growing team.

 

This is an exceptional opportunity to work for a business who truly value their employees, they offer an extensive benefits package and are truly a market leader and employer of choice in their sector.

 

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Arranging for all clearances in a timely and effective manner, maintaining an excellent clearance service and ensuring that all third-party contractors are closely monitored.
  • Arranging for container release and PIN with carriers in a timely and effective manner and to ensure that all monies are collected prior to cargo release.
  • Making recommendations for any service improvements or further business expansion opportunities and to highlight any service failings by third party contractors.
  • Ensuring that any queries arising from all colleagues or customers are responded to effectively and in a timely manner.
  • Remaining up to date with custom regulations and being able to help train other staff in customs clearances.

 

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Recent customs experience within the shipping or freight forwarding industry
  • Good analytical, numerical and attention to detail skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Able to work as part of a wider team as well as independently as and when required
  • Adept problem solver
  • Able to work under pressure and to deadlines

 

Benefits include but are not limited to:

  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance – 4 x annual salary
  • Income Protection Insurance
  • Free Parking
  • 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, plus bank holidays

 

Our client is looking to fill this vacancy ASAP and we are looking to book suitable applicants in for interviews immediately.

 

(V/13040)

Time Appointments situated at 6-8 Museum Street, Ipswich, is recognised as a market leading recruitment consultancy in the East of England.

Providing quality recruitment solutions and successfully placing outstanding candidates into permanent Insurance, Sales, Office, Finance, Shipping & Logistics, Legal and IT roles since 2006.

Get in touch

Time Appointments
2nd Floor
6-8 Museum Street
Ipswich, Suffolk
IP1 1HT

01473 252666

enquiry@timeappointments.co.uk

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