Customs Clerk

Customs Clerk - UK & Ireland Location: Birmingham Salary: £17 - £19 per hour Shift: 14:00 - 03:00 (In-Night operation), including weekends The Role This mission-critical role ensures the seamless movement of goods from European Gateways into the UK and Ireland. You will advise customers on international requirements while maintaining strict compliance for time-sensitive freight. Key Accountabilities Documentation: Process export documents within 30 minutes to maintain Air and Road loading schedules. Compliance: Ensure transportation documents and manifests are ready for transmission by 00:30. Accuracy: Manage export clearances and manifests to prevent disruption to Irish import processes. Technical Tasks: Execute AWB cutting, flight manifest building, and safety/security filings. Administration: Maintain reporting for transactional charging and resolve customer or customs queries. Requirements Experience: 2+ years in Import/Export and Customs Compliance (Air and Road). Systems: Proficiency with HMRC, Border Force, CHIEF, and CDS. Regulation: Fully conversant with current import/export laws. Qualification: Professional qualification in Customs or International Trade. Skills: Advanced IT skills, specifically Excel, and strong commercial acumen.Competencies Resourcefulness: Ability to overcome barriers to ensure operational success. Communication: Professional written and verbal skills for diverse audiences. Improvement Mindset: Focused on operational excellence and solutions-oriented change