Customs Coordinator

Job Title: Customs Coordinator
Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid - 2 days WFH)
Salary: Up to -34,000 DOE
Hours: 40 per week - Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

We are seeking a detail-oriented Customs Coordinator to join our clients team in Basingstoke. This is a key role within operations, ensuring the smooth and compliant movement of goods across European road freight and deep-sea trades.

You''ll be the link between clients, operations teams, and 3rd party customs brokers - providing accurate clearance instructions, ensuring full compliance with UK/EU regulations, and supporting customers with customs-related queries.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong customs compliance knowledge who is keen to develop their expertise further and potentially consult directly with clients.

• Provide 3rd party customs brokers with precise clearance instructions.

• Ensure compliance with UK and EU customs regulations, including classification and tariff requirements.

• Maintain extensive knowledge of the UK Customs Tariff (I, II, III).

• Monitor and manage customs processes for European road freight and deep-sea shipments.

• Advise and consult clients on compliance issues, providing guidance where needed.

• Assist with the processing of multi-modal international freight bookings, including Dangerous Goods where applicable.

• Proven experience in a customs or compliance role within freight forwarding/logistics.

• Extensive knowledge of UK Customs Tariff (I, II, III).

• Proficiency in UK/EU Customs regulations and procedures.

• Experience using customs software, ideally ASM Sequoia.

• Previous experience with multi-modal shipments (air, sea, road) - Dangerous Goods knowledge is beneficial.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under time pressure.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to consult with clients.

• Salary up to -34,000 (depending on experience).

• Hybrid working - 2 days from home per week.

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

• 3-month probation with long-term development opportunities.

• Pension scheme: 4% employee contribution, 6% employer contribution.

If you''re an experienced Customs Coordinator with strong compliance expertise and a passion for supporting international trade, we''d love to hear from you!

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