World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Customs Officer on an initial 12 month contract.

Hourly Rate: 25ph

Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

Customs Officer Job Description:

Providing customs entries for Import and Export across all Manufacturing UK sites. Part of the in-house Customs team, developing specialist customs skills and knowledge within the Customs team and logistics

To provide a full range of proactive Customs services - including Customs entries, import and exports, IPR Customs warehousing.Organise and prioritise own workload to achieve customs related activities and to enable product to be shippedDevelop, implement and maintain effective delivery of processes and practices and contribute to process improvements where appropriate in relation to movement of goods being able to follow instructions effectively.Plan, control and deliver customs monitoring in an efficient and cost effective manner, and contribute support to shipping and warehousing ensuring requirements are delivered to plan.Support other department's key deliverables by ensuring effective planning and delivery of imports/exports.Prepare paperwork and distribute to the correct departments and service providers.Respond to requests from internal customers for advice to facilitate the resolution of issues and problems.Support, and participate in, appropriate employee communication processes.Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives.Support management in determining/gaining customs clearance, aiding smooth movement of the shipments implementing SC&Q activities and projects which will maximise the achievement of business objectives.Review, maintain and ensure adherence to appropriate measurement and audit systems to confirm that key processes are being used effectively within the business.Keep up to date in area(s) of expertise in order that the company is aware of and able to take account or advantage of new developments.Act as the main point of contact with customers (internal and external) and/or suppliers and partners on quality matters, to resolve a full range of problems and issues and to maintain awareness in both parties of priorities and objectives.Monitor, evaluate and review the effectiveness of existing processes and their value in achieving business goals.Recommend and manage changes and participate in developing processes in response to agreed UK/Group objectivesRole requirements (skills, training and qualifications)

Demonstrated experience, knowledge and understanding of customs related environmentGood understanding of current and emerging Customs and Departmental policies, processes and proceduresRelevant vocational qualification or equivalent experienceUnderstands internal and external customer requirementsCustoms knowledgeGood written and verbal communication skillsGood Listening skillsProficient in the use of all relevant support tools, and systems, including IT skillsGood analytical, reporting and problem solving skillsAble to contribute to the development of new ideas and appropriate solutions for implementationPreviously working to deadlines, timetables, multi-tasking and prioritiesAble to support achievement of significant milestones, targets and outputs