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Time Appointments are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading shipping company based in Felixstowe who are looking to appoint a Customs Clearance Clerk within their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a leading provider of freight forwarding, who reward their employees with a competitive salary and excellent career prospects.

The Ideal candidate will be someone who has experience within road, ocean, and air freight , however applicants with just ocean experience will also be considered.

Essential Skills Required:

* Experience with full customs experience

* Freight forwarding experience

* Imports experience

* Attention to detail

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

* Collating of relevant customs and shipping paperwork

* Preparation and transmission of Customs Entries and obtaining of Customs Clearance

* Collation and advice of charges payable to customer and arranging of payment to and release

* Handling import clearances via any required mode of transport from start to finish.

* Proactive and efficient communication to customers, vendors, and government bodies

* Ensuring customs compliance is maintained at all times

* Delivering high levels of customer service at all times whilst having a good understanding of commercial awareness