Customs Clearance Operator

Davies Turner has an exciting opportunity for a Customs Clearance Operator to join their team based in Hamble-le-Rice.

Location: Hamble-le-Rice, SO31 4RA

Salary: Up to £27,000 depending on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week) (part time or flexible hours will be considered)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing Date: 20th January 2025

About Us:

Davies Turner Plc is a British based multimodal freight forwarder specialising in logistics, e-commerce and warehousing. As one of the largest independent freight forwarding companies in the UK we manage freight from around the world, by road and rail, through the air and across the oceans. The business remains family owned and was founded in 1870 with 18 branches across the U.K. Our turnover is in excess of £250 million and rapidly growing with nearly 1,000 colleagues.

Customs Clearance Operator - The Role:

We have a vacancy within our Customs Clearance department for a Customs Clearance Operator. This interesting role entails co-ordinating and liaising with Customs Authorities on behalf of Davies Turner, administering all freight requiring Customs Clearance whilst complying with all necessary controls and HMRC formalities and procedures, including bonded stock.

The job is ideal for someone who already has some experience in a Customs environment, or as a first step on the career ladder for someone who is interested in working in Customs.

Customs Clearance Operator - You:

- Willingness to learn new systems

- A self-starter and driven

- Excellent attention to detail

- Excellent communication skills

- Ability to build a rapport with Customs and Davies Turner colleagues

- Experience in a Customs environment, beneficial but not essential, as full training will be given

- Knowledge of CNS / Destin8 / Seqouia systems would be an advantage although not essential

In addition, you’ll also need the right to work in the UK - we are not able to sponsor work permits.

Customs Clearance Operator - Benefits*:

- Up to 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

- Life cover

- Profit related pay

- Defined contribution pension scheme

- Discounted store/shopping benefit scheme

- Private healthcare

- Car parking

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Training opportunities

We believe that this valuable range of benefits together with a competitive salary, offers an overall benefits package befitting of a caring, family-owned Company.

*Some benefits are subject to a qualifying period

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