Customs Broker

Job Title: Customs Brokers

Hours: Full-time

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Scope

To provide a full customs brokerage service to all domestic and international clients

Main Responsibilities

• Create Customs declarations ensuring correct codes / schemes used for both import & export.

• Create transit documents and ensure Customs compliant.

• Prepare all paperwork for export, including raising airway bills.

• Liaise with customers and suppliers to obtain relevant paperwork.

• Arrange transport for both international and domestic from start to finish, updating on status and final POD.

• Cost and provide quotes for all enquiries, offering advice on transit and Customs formalities.

• Deal with any Border Force enquiries.

• Create records and ensure conformity of ETSF facility.

• Co-ordinate day to day schedule for drivers & use of subcontractors.

• Load and unload vehicles when necessary, keeping record of goods in warehouse.

• Finalise file checking charges in preparation for invoicing.

• Pick and pack organisation.

In addition, the post holder will be expected to:

• Undertake reasonable requests from managers in line with the range and scope of the post.

• The conduct of the post holder must be in accordance with the terms of any UK legislation e.g. employment legislation, human rights etc.

• Comply with the requirements of the Risk Management Policy, a copy of which is available on the Intranet.

• Demonstrate a professional attitude towards work, including confidential information.

Competencies/Personal Requirements/Experience

• 5 years’ experience in a customs environment.

• Experience of imports and exports.

• Good understanding of customs systems, preferably Descartes, Conex, Boxtop.

• Good interpersonal communication skills including the ability to work within a team and interact across the Group.

• A logical approach to problem solving is essential.

• Ability to develop and build relationships both internally and externally.

• Strong customer focussed attributes.

• The ability to understand business and customer requirements and find solutions.

• Good general IT skills and understanding and a good knowledge of MS Office.

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales.

• Ability to work independently, using own initiative, remotely and outside of normal office hours.

• Be flexible when required and work within a changing environment.

Equality & Diversity Statement

Every Employee has a personal responsibility for acting in accordance with the equality and diversity policy of Jersey Post Group, respecting the rights of all colleagues and customers.

Health & Safety

All employees are required to undertake their duties in a safe manner having regard for the health and safety of them selves and others.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Staines: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Customs: 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 0006