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About The Role
As a Customs Agent based in Kegworth, you will join the Road Logistics team, managing customs-related exceptions to facilitate the smooth movement of shipments through regulatory processes. This full-time role, offering a salary between £29,000 and £31,000 per annum, involves working an 11:30am to 07:00pm shift pattern. You will investigate and resolve customs issues efficiently, collaborating with internal departments, customers, and relevant stakeholders to identify appropriate solutions. Ensuring full compliance and maintaining service levels are central to this position, requiring strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail within the logistics sector.
Customs Agent
- Location: EMG
- Pay: £29,000 - £31,000 annually
- Hours: 11:30am - 07:00pm
The Role
We are looking for a Customs Agent to join our client's Road Logistics team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing customs-related exceptions and supporting the smooth movement of shipments through customs processes.
You will work closely with internal teams, customers, and relevant stakeholders to identify, investigate, and resolve customs issues efficiently, while ensuring that processes remain compliant and service levels are maintained.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage and resolve customs exceptions affecting road logistics shipments.
- Investigate customs-related issues and identify the appropriate solutions.
- Monitor shipments and follow up on outstanding customs requirements.
- Liaise with internal departments, customers, and relevant stakeholders to resolve issues.
- Ensure customs information and documentation are accurate and complete.
- Support the smooth and timely movement of goods through customs processes.
- Escalate complex or unresolved issues when required.
- Maintain accurate records and provide updates on customs exceptions.
- Work in line with relevant customs, compliance, and operational procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce recurring customs exceptions.
About You
The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced logistics environment.
You will be confident dealing with exceptions and resolving problems, while maintaining a professional approach when communicating with customers and colleagues.
You should also be able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize your workload, and work effectively as part of a wider team.
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Key Skills And Experience
- Experience in logistics, road transport, customs, or a related operational environment.
- Strong problem-solving and investigation skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple issues.
- A strong understanding of the importance of customs compliance and accurate documentation.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
What You Will Bring
You will bring a professional and solutions-focused approach to customs exception management. You will be comfortable working with different teams, investigating issues, and taking ownership of problems through to resolution.
This is an opportunity to play an important role in supporting efficient road logistics operations and helping to ensure that customs-related issues are managed quickly, accurately, and effectively.
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