Customs Agent (Nights)

Responsible to: Customs Team Manager

Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)

Shift pattern: Monday – Friday, Nightshift

Hours of work: 19.00 – 03.00

About us:

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.

Job Summary:

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 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. You 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 Person:

Will possess excellent verbal, written, and communication skills with the ability to communicate across different media

High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service to our customers, colleagues, and partners. Strong overall I.T. knowledge is essential as there will be exposure to several different operating systems.

Essential criteria:

1 years' previous administrative experience working within a fast paced, busy office environment

1 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

• Excellent benefits package

• 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