Role: Customs Agent, Woodside Global
Responsible to: Customs Team Manager
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
Shift pattern: 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday, with 1 weekend in every 9 on call
Hours of work: 08:30 to 17:00 or 09:00 to 17:30
Who are we?
Woodside Global is the customs clearance and freight-forwarding division of Woodside Logistics Group working both independently of and in conjunction with its sister transport divisions: Woodside Haulage, Woodside Tankfreight, Woodside Motorfreight and Woodside Distribution.
The Role:
Working within Woodside Global, the freight forwarding and customs division of Woodside Logistics Group, this person’s primary role will be handling import & export shipments and full Customs Clearance facilities across the UK and Ireland. Full training will be given on all aspects of Customs Clearance work although previous experience is advantageous.
The Person:
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator and be commercially aware with great attention to detail. They will work well as part of a team and will promote good working relationships with internal and external colleagues.
They will liaise both internally & externally to ensure all customs procedures are followed, enabling the efficient movement of goods between and UK & Ireland North & South.
The successful candidate:
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Will possess excellent verbal, written, and communication skills with the ability to communicate across different media
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High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service to our customers, colleagues, and partners.
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Strong overall I.T. knowledge is essential as there will be exposure to several different operating systems.
Essential criteria:
2 years' previous administrative experience working within a fast paced, busy office environment.
2 years' previous experience in the use of all Microsoft packages.
Previous Customs Broker or Forwarding Agent experience.
Previous experience working in a busy transport office or logistics background.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 33 days holidays per year
- Fully funded health plan with Healthshield
- Long service recognition
- Cycle to work scheme
- Opportunities for personal development
- Role specific training
For more information and to apply:
Complete our online application form
Email your CV to [email protected]
Call 07741 756520
Or Text RECRUIT and your name to 66777
Our Diversity and Inclusion commitments
Woodside Logistics Group is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us.
Please note the company operate pre-employment drugs screening testing and any offer of employment made is conditional upon a clear pre-employment drugs screening test.
You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the posts at any time, once we have sufficient applications.
Prospective employees are expected to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
