Customs Clearance Apprentice

Processing customs declarations to HMRC for imports and exports Checking documentation to ensure documents meet all laws to facilitate export and imports of goods Liaise with importers and exporters to obtain the necessary information to ensure customs declarations are made in accordance with UK laws Providing guidance to clients on UK customs procedures and Laws Liaise with Border force and other government agencies when required Work alongside the transport department to provide seamless customer focused logistic solutions Working alongside colleagues to ensure customs declarations are processed in a timely manner Liaising with customers to inform them of declaration requirements Submitting customs declarations - declaring to HMRC details of import and export shipments

Training:

International Freight Forwarding Specialist Level 3.

On the job training delivered by the employer.

Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and mathematics minimum requirement is Entry Level 3.

Allocation of an apprenticeship delivery coach who will carry out regular training.

Assessment and support visits to ensure you acquire new learning, knowledge skills and behaviours in order to progress and develop.

Identify, track and support 6 hours off the job training activities.

Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning achievements and next steps.

Training Outcome:

This is a permanent position from day 1 and once qualified the next step would be to become a customs agent in our customs department which has multiple progression steps as knowledge of declaration types expands.

Employer Description:

CLA UK Ltd are freight forwarders and customs clearance agents. 

From our head office in Leicestershire, CLA UK offer driver accompanied, full load road-freight throughout the EU. We believe in entering into a ‘partnership’ with each of our customers, with a single point of contact managing each account and we pride ourselves on our levels of customer communication.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm with an hour's lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working