CUSTOMS OFFICER - INSIDE IR35 - UMBRELLA - £20 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS CONTRACT (VERY LIKELY EXTENSION) - SINGLE STAGE F2F INTERVIEW PROCESS - BPSS/WILLING TO UNDERGO

Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for a Customs Officer to join our client over in Stevenage on an initial 12 month contract from their major HQ.

Are you ready to take on a key role in the dynamic field of Customs, contributing to import and export operations across various Manufacturing UK sites? Join our prestigious confidential client's in-house Customs team, where you'll enhance your specialized skills and knowledge in customs and logistics.

Responsibilities:

* Execute a full range of proactive Customs services, including managing Customs entries, coordinating imports and exports, and overseeing IPR Customs warehousing.

* Organize and prioritize your workload effectively to ensure timely customs-related activities and smooth product shipments.

* Develop, implement, and maintain efficient processes, actively contributing to continuous process improvements in the movement of goods.

* Plan, control, and execute customs monitoring in a cost-effective manner, providing crucial support to shipping and warehousing teams for successful delivery.

* Strategically support other departments by planning and delivering imports/exports to meet key deliverables.

* Prepare and distribute necessary paperwork to relevant departments and service providers.

* Provide prompt responses to internal customer requests, offering valuable advice for issue resolution.

* Participate in employee communication processes, contributing to the overall objectives of the department.

* Cultivate effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.

* Support management in obtaining customs clearance, ensuring smooth shipment movement, and implementing SC&Q activities and projects aligned with business objectives.

* Review, maintain, and ensure adherence to measurement and audit systems to confirm effective use of key processes within the business.

* Stay updated in your area(s) of expertise to keep our client informed and ready to leverage new developments.

Requirements:

* Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and understanding of the customs-related environment.

* Strong understanding of current and emerging Customs and Departmental policies, processes, and procedures.

* Relevant vocational qualification or equivalent experience.

* Awareness of internal and external customer requirements.

* Solid customs knowledge.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Strong listening skills.

* Proficiency in the use of relevant support tools and systems, including IT skills.

* Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

* Ability to contribute to the development of new ideas and provide suitable solutions for implementation.

* Proven experience working to deadlines, timetables, multitasking, and prioritizing.

* Ability to support the achievement of significant milestones, targets, and outputs.

Apply now to be part of this confidential client's Customs team and elevate your career in a dynamic and challenging environment!