Apprentice Customs Clearance Coordinator
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Company: JAGER FREIGHT LTD
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Location: ADKEW FARM LANE, RM17 5XR
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £24,784.50 per year
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Sector: Transport and logistics
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Ref: NAS-2000026813
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Application Deadline Date: 15/05/2026
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Start Date: 25/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday- Friday 8:30am start 30 minute lunch break
Brief Description
Customs Clearance Coordinator responsible for managing import/export processes in the UK, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations, preparing documentation, liaising with clients and authorities, and coordinating shipments to ensure timely and accurate customs clearance.
Future Prospects
- Potential to progress within the company
Vacancy Detail
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing freight forwarding company based in Grays. It is ideal for candidates seeking professional development and career progression within a fast-paced and supportive environment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Accurately input customer data into the Descartes system
- Validate and sense-check data against source documents, identifying and resolving discrepancies
- Prepare and submit import and export declarations via CDS
- Create transit declarations using NCTS (New Computerised Transit System)
- Complete ENS (Entry Summary) declarations
- Manage and resolve queries in a timely and professional manner
- Liaise directly with HMRC and other relevant customs authorities
- Support and manage the team mailbox
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers
- Collaborate closely with the Operations team and ensure clear communication on customs matters
- Undertake any additional duties as required by management
Requirements
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to support HMRC requirements, procedures, and audits
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Flexibility, including availability to be on call