Trainee Customs Broker - Newtownabbey, United Kingdom - Montgomery Transport Group

Montgomery Transport Group

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Newtownabbey, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Trainee Customs Broker - Newtownabbey - £21,600
Established in 1970, Montgomery Transport Group is one of Europe's leading suppliers of logístical services. The company is a privately owned business, part of the Ballyvesey Holdings Group that has grown significantly in recent years, now providing a diverse range of Logistics Services throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland

Montgomery Customs are looking for a Trainee Customs Broker to join their established team in Newtownabbey.

Purpose of the Job

Obtaining and completing all paperwork or electronic records needed to present to government agencies for the clearance of consignments while ensuring that the correct duties and tariffs are paid.

Positively interact with customs and government officials and other stakeholders. Keep updated on all the latest laws and regulations.

Key duties and Roles

Processing of UK and EU Customs Declarations, CHEDs and licences while meeting business expectations
Willingness and skillset to complete clearances for all Clients
Keeping apprised of new internal methods and practices
Awareness of dynamic Customs Procedures and Legislation
Willing to work on shift/rota
Provide cover for sickness, holidays and out of hours attendance where reasonably requested by Management or other to meet the needs of the business.
Maintaining accuracy and attention to detail with Data Entry and Company Records
Properly filing customs paperwork and electronic records
Monitoring the Customs inboxes for jobs and enquiries and responding in a proficient manner within a time that meets the needs of the business
Full compliance and acting with paramount integrity when dealing with stakeholders especially governmental and border authorities
Undertaking corrective actions where required and committing to reducing all errors and omissions
Ability to prioritise tasks and work closely with colleagues by providing support where required
Able to learn new skills and take direction but work on your own initiative
Sending appropriate paperwork or electronic records to correct Stakeholders as per their requirements
Weekly and monthly reporting for stakeholders
Escalating issues to the management team in a timely manner when required
Interpret Commercial paperwork, Incoterms and data on spreadsheets for data entry purposes
Sending a Daily Handover
Undertake other duties within competence and within reason, in order to meet fluctuations or priorities in work demands including adhoc administrative tasks as required by the company

Essential Criteria
Ability to prioritise tasks

Strong IT skills in Microsoft Windows Microsoft Office, spreadsheets &, Databases

Capacity to learn new skills and take direction but work on your own initiative

Good communicator with fluency in written and spoken English

Five GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths

Strong Customer Service abilities

Willing to work on shift/rota

Desirable Criteria
Previous experience of computer software.

Experience in a busy office, particularly in the Transport Industry

Awareness of Brexit, Customs Procedures, International Trade and Transport

TSS PBN and GVMS usage

Ability to interpret Commercial paperwork and Incoterms

Salary:
£21,600.00 per year

Schedule: