Customs Clearance Clerk
Folkestone
£35,000 (dependent on experience)
Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:30
An expanding freight forwarding company is on the lookout for a skilled and experienced Customs Clearance Clerk to support their growing operations team. This is a full-time, office-based role covering all aspects of customs clearance including imports, exports, and transit declarations, with a particular focus on delivering exceptional service and ensuring full compliance with UK customs procedures.
About the role:
Working alongside a collaborative and knowledgeable team, you’ll be responsible for managing customs entries and declarations from start to finish across a range of transport modes. This is a key position for someone who enjoys variety, accuracy, and working in a professional logistics setting.
Day-to-day duties include:
Completing full-cycle import and export entries, including T1 transit documentation
Using CNS, Destin8, and Multifreight to submit entries and track clearance progress
Reviewing shipping and commercial documentation for accuracy and compliance
Applying correct tariff codes and managing duty calculations
Handling client queries, post-clearance amendments, and HMRC correspondence
Monitoring deadlines and keeping clients updated throughout the clearance process
Supporting internal teams on best practices and regulation updates
What we’re looking for:
At least 2 years of customs clearance experience, ideally with both import and export exposure
Competence using key customs systems including CNS and Destin8
Experience with customs regimes such as Home Use, Customs Warehousing, Temporary Admission, and Transit
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Good knowledge of tariff classification and UK Border Force regulations
Strong time management and the ability to handle high volumes of work accurately
A collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that values its people, offers long-term career development, and plays a vital role in international trade logistics.
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.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency
Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.