Customs Operations Coordinator (4 On 4 Off)

Customs Operations Coordinator (4 On 4 Off)

£32,000 - £42,000 + Company Benefits + Training + Progression + Flexible Working Arrangements

Nottingham - Hybrid

Are you a Customs Coordinator with UK import and export experience across Air, Road and Sea Freight, looking to become the go-to expert in a varied role offering flexible hybrid working and a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern?

This established, privately owned logistics business provides tailored freight solutions across road, air, sea and rail. Working with an international network of partners and carriers, they support clients across manufacturing, retail, FMCG and construction, handling everything from standard consignments to complex shipments.

In this role, you'll coordinate customs operations outside core business hours, ensuring freight moves smoothly and compliantly across borders. You'll process import and export declarations using systems such as Descartes and CDS, coordinate trailer movements, and liaise with brokers, carriers and customers to resolve issues and prevent delays. You'll also manage customs documentation, support DDP processes and maintain accurate records in line with AEO standards.

This role would suit a Customs Coordinator, Customs Specialist or similar with experience in customs clearance and UK regulations, looking to join a growing business offering training, progression and flexible hybrid working around a rotating 4 on / 4 off shift pattern.

The Role:

• Manage import and export customs entries using Descartes, CDS or similar systems
• Coordinate trailer plans and support road freight movements across the UK and Europe
• Act as the main point of contact for out-of-hours customs queries
• Monitor declarations, resolve errors and prevent shipment delays
• Prepare and check customs documentation, including invoices, packing lists and certificates of origin
• Liaise with brokers, carriers, suppliers and customs authorities to ensure timely clearance
• Oversee DDP activity, confirming duties and VAT are correctly handled
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready records in line with AEO requirements
• Handle T1/T2 transit and ATA Carnets where applicable
• Work a rotating 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, with hybrid working and flexible working arrangements to support the operational rota

The Person:

• Proven experience in customs clearance
• Experience using Descartes, CDS, Conex or similar customs systems
• Road, air and sea experience
• Comfortable working 4 on / 4 off
• Commutable to Nottingham

Reference: BBBH27875

Customs, Customs Specialist, Import, Export, Freight, Logistics, Air, Sea, Road, CDS, Descartes, Conex, Declarations, Compliance, AEO, Documentation, DDP, VAT, Duties, T1, T2, ATA, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby, Leicester, Burton

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Desired Skills and Experience Proven expereince in customs clearance

Experience using Descartes, CDS, Conex or similar customs systems

Road, air and sea expereince

Comfortable working 4 on / 4 off

Commutable to Nottingham