Noble Recruiting are currently recruiting a confident and experienced Customs Freight Forwarder to join our friendly and proactive Client in Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex to enhance their customs team and grow into the next level.
Due to the nature of our roles, candidates must be a UK Resident residing within the local area. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.
Key Benefits on offer:
Salary: £27,000 - £34,000 per annum depending on experience
Full time, Permanent position
This company is an exceptionally good employer with a reputation as an excellent place to work, with great company benefits.
Your core function in this role as Customs Freight Forwarder is to perform the independent, high-quality and timely preparation and execution from start to finish of all shipment administration relating to customs and other formalities. You ensure that shipments comply with all applicable procedures, laws and regulations, and constantly seek to improve our levels of efficiency and service provision.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Independently accept, oversee and handle shipments according to arrangements agreed with customers.
*Independently check tariff headings for customs duties, agricultural levies, VAT and similar.
*Prevent, observe and deal with irregularities and problems concerning processes, procedures, work instructions and systems.
*Update stakeholders concerning import and export restrictions, or unforeseen charges.
At all times you maintain and develop contacts with other departments, (potential) customers, suppliers, government agencies and other stakeholders for the purpose of work progress. You also work with the Manager to propose and implement improvements regarding efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction, profitability and broadening of the service range.
You will need:
*A min of 3 years within a comparable role in the Freight Forwarding Industry.
*GCSE Grade B or higher.
*Sound knowledge using Microsoft office - Word, Excel and Outlook.
*Good telephone manner.
*Food Import experience would be ideal.
*Confidence with the ability to take responsibility and make decisions in a pressurised environment.
*Reliable individual with excellent communication skills.
*Ability to learn quickly, respond positively to changing demands, embrace and implement new ideas.
*UK Resident and the right to work in the UK.
Important Notice: Noble Recruiting Limited, located in Billericay, Essex, is an equal opportunities employer. With over 15 years of experience, we specialise in both permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this role, your details will be processed by Noble Recruiting Limited. For details on how we handle your information, please refer to our Privacy Policy on our website.
Application Status: Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven’t heard from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.