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Customs Clearance Clerk – 12 hour shift pattern
Dover
Up to £35,000 (dependent on experience)
2 days (07:00–19:00), 1 night off, 2 nights (19:00–07:00), followed by 4 days off
Must have own transport due to location and hours
A well-established and growing freight forwarder is seeking 2 experienced Customs Clearance Clerks to join their dynamic team.
Working a great shift pattern as above, this role offers a fantastic work-life balance in a fast-paced logistics environment. You’ll play a vital part in the end-to-end management of customs formalities across imports, exports, and transit, supporting a wide range of international movements.
What you’ll be doing:
Preparing and processing customs entries for imports, exports, and transit declarations using CNS, Destin8, and Multifreight
Liaising with HMRC, port authorities, and internal teams to ensure smooth and compliant clearances
Managing a variety of procedures including Home Use, Temporary Admission, T1 transit, CFSP, Customs Warehousing, and Export Declarations
Classifying goods using the UK Global Tariff and ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete
Advising clients on customs requirements and assisting with queries or post-entry corrections
Keeping up to date with UK customs regulations and changes in legislation
Working collaboratively with freight, warehousing, and transport teams to meet tight deadlines
What you’ll bring to the role:
A minimum of 2 years’ customs clearance experience (import/export) within a freight forwarding or logistics environment
In-depth knowledge of UK customs procedures and commodity classification
Confident using CNS, Destin8, and ideally Multifreight
Excellent organisational and communication skills, especially under time pressure
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple shipments simultaneously
A proactive attitude and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Road freight or multimodal exposure is useful, though not essential
This shift-based opportunity suits someone looking for a role that provides real responsibility, autonomy, and a balanced rota in an expanding business.
Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
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