Job Description

Company presentation

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Once started as a local Dutch and Belgium logistics provider for companies in the fashion industry, we have grown into an award-winning international 3PL logistics company serving many renowned brands across various consumer goods industries. We leverage our experience and knowledge built over many years, passed from team member to team member, and expanded our activities ever since. Despite our growth and substantially larger business size, we have always kept our spirit of an agile entrepreneur, drive to excel, passion for logistics and culture of putting people first since 1862.


Do you believe your work can make a difference in other people's lives and contribute to an organization's and its customers' success? At Bleckmann, we do. Do you want to become part of an international and diverse team? If the answer is yes, then Bleckmann might be the right fit for you.


Bleckmann Customs team are looking for a Customs Administrator based within our Lutterworth cluster.


This is a permanent role Monday - Friday, with a salary of 28,000 - 30,000 working 37.5 hours a week.

Function

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable

Customs Administrator

to support our brokerage and compliance teams in managing customs processes and administrative duties. This role is key to ensuring seamless international trade operations and maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations.


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Key Responsibilities

Manage customs administration for both inbound and outbound storage

Perform technical and commercial customs-related administrative tasks

Liaise with clients and carriers to resolve missing or incomplete documentation/information

Maintain and update the customs broker database

Management preference document control

Complete and submit TSS declarations

Maintain and update client records

Complete client billing and approve supplier invoices

Support the global customs compliance team with audits

Manage Duty Deferment Account

Profile

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Key Competencies & Skills

Operational Expertise:

Experience within customs min 1 year

Strong knowledge of UK import/export procedures and customs principles

Familiarity with document codes and preference documentation

Administrative & Technical Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Experienced in archiving, document control, and accurate billing practices

Problem Solving:

Strong troubleshooting skills with a proactive and analytical mindset

Customer Service:

Professional communication with clients and carriers to resolve issues effectively

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Personal Attributes

Accurate

- Attention to detail in all aspects of documentation and compliance

Dependable

- Reliable team member who meets deadlines and handles responsibilities efficiently

Team Player

- Works collaboratively across departments and with external partners

Proactive

- Forward-thinking and able to anticipate challenges

Improvement & Development Oriented

- Committed to process improvement and personal growth

Proposal

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Our people are at the heart of what we do. They are critical to our client's successes and without a doubt, to our success also. This is why we offer a range of benefits including:


Competitive salary

33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays

4 x salary life insurance

Competitive pension scheme

Retail and Various Discounts via a Benefits Platform

Health and Well-being initiatives (EAP, OH, Wellbeing hub via a benefits platform)

Social Events

Exclusive Client Discounts

On site parking

Additional information

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We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising the successes of our teams. We are proud of our accreditations including Healthy Workplaces Leicestershire and we are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.


If you wish to know more about the role or discuss accommodations within the recruitment and selection process, please contact:nicola.mccluskey@bleckmann.com.