Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 42,000 - Annum
- Location: SL3 Poyle Slough
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
The role is Tuesday to Saturday (non-negotiable due to business requirements) with a flexible start time of either 07:30 or 08:00 with a finish time of 16:00 or 16:30 dependant on start time (shift pattern that is best suited to be confirmed at interview stage) – 40 hour working week with 30 minutes for lunch.
We do not have a set salary or bracket for the role as we would like to see all suitable candidates regardless of salary as the experience will determine what the salary is – This will be negotiable.
Birthday off work benefit is also included – this can be taken on the day of the birthday or the closest working day either side if not scheduled to work.
20 Days annual leave + 8 Bank holidays – Not required to work on Bank Holidays and days that are Bank Holidays where the staff member is not scheduled to work, their BH allowance will be able to be booked on alternative days.
We require someone who has completed import entries start to finish and is currently doing this in their day to day as well as more in depth duties required from a team leader/supervisor (there have been some significant changes in imports over the last 12 months so recent day to day experience is required)
We also require the candidate to have courier experience, they will be familiar with the following systems/processes - CNS for courier, Descartes (e-customs), Low Value Bulk (BIRDS) experience, proficient in using CDS and aware of the importance of compliance.
Job Title/Department
Imports Team Leader/Supervisor (Import Customs Clearance) - Tuesday to Saturday (07:30/08:00 – 16:00/16:30 (30 Minute Lunch Break) Package
Import Team Leader/Supervisor responsible for “overseeing” the logistical processes associated with adhering to customs regulations, ensuring strict compliance of legal requirements and working to local and global policies. Additional responsibilities will be supervising staff, liaising with HMRC to make amendments and reclaims, additionally you will be regularly monitoring and checking the import warehouse operation. This is a structured role that requires engagement with logistics teams across the business to ensure strict compliance to implemented processes and procedures. Role and Responsibilities:
Perform and complete daily customs clearance entries start to finish for all courier and cargo imports (Air & Road)
Supervise staff who are completing daily customs clearance entries start to finish for all courier and cargo imports (Air & Road)
Monitoring Duty and VAT using internal systems/software
Responsible for all customs requirements, dealing with border force, EU customs.
Ensuring import compliance and HMRC regulations are adhered to.
Communicate with all relevant internal departments with regards to shipments
Liaise with Airlines for BI and Shed transfers
Arrange airline collections for transfer to ETSF
Liaise with HMRC and other government bodies.
Dealing with a variety of commodities
Weekly bond checks ETSF warehouse
Release shipments from the warehouse
General warehouse duties where required (predominantly office based role)
Deal with all queries quickly and efficiently
Provide a high level of customer service
Self-managing and pro-active
Ability to work in a team environment
Filing, and other general administrative duties.
Competent with IT
Assist Management when required & provide cover where required Essential:
Previous Courier Import experience
Low value bulk clearance (BIRDS) experience
Proficient in using CDS
Desirable
Experience with Descartes (e-customs)
NCTS – T1’s