Career Outlook Ltd
Customs Assistant – FMCG Industry, £32-£36k + bonus + benefits , Staines TW18 , Hybrid (1-2 days in office). Monday-Friday. Carpark on site or 10 minute walk from train station. (we would also consider part-time hours) This is a 12 month contract – Polish Speaking advantageous
Great opportunity to work for a fast growing company that are seeking a bright, talented individual that would like to grow within the Company.
Key Responsibilities for the Customs Assistant Role: Food Industry – FMCG
- Checking correct paperwork received from international suppliers
- Comparing paperwork with internal systems and dealing with discrepancies.
- Uploading data into government systems
- Submitting data to customs agents with tight turnaround
- Ensure compliance with HMRC
- Manage responses to HMRC and other UK Governmental Departments regarding submission queries
- Ensure customs requirements are met for shipments to and from both EU and rest of the world.
- Coordination with customs agents, suppliers and logistics partners and other teams with the Company.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of business processes.
- KPI reporting.
- Ad Hoc tasks as required/ weekend work occasionally – over time paid
Skills for the Customs Assistant: Food Industry – FMCG
- Extremely organised
- Experience of customs clearance preferred but not essential
- Experience in dealing with excise goods would be advantageous
- Enjoy working with large sets of data in multiple formats
- Bright & energetic
- Intermediate Excel skills essential
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels
- To be process driven with great attention to detail and understanding of the importance of compliance
- Problem solving
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- 2nd language preferred – Polish Speaking
Why us?
- Be part of a team that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.
- We invest in your growth with opportunities for training and advancement.
- Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible working.
- Competitive salary, health benefits, and a fun, inclusive workplace culture.
- We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About Us:
We are a medium sized Food Distributor based in Staines, Surrey. We import food and drink from the EU and rest of the world to supply UK major retailers and wholesalers. We have achieved exceptional growth over the last 10 years and now employ around 100 people across the UK.
As a fast-growing company, we are seeking a bright, talented individual that would like to grow within the Company.
If you are excited about this role, we want to hear from you!
If you have previous experience of dealing with international suppliers, customs shipments and you live within a commutable distance we would like to hear from you.
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