Customs Coordinator
 £30000 - £34000/annum 33 days holiday + 2 days WFH
                                        £30000 - £34000/annum 33 days holiday + 2 days WFH
                                    
                                
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
About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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. 
Requirements
- 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. 
Benefits
- 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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