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Customs Clearance Apprentice

Employer
Kent Training and Apprenticeships
Location
Rochester, Kent
Salary
£136.50 per week
Closing date
14 Nov 2019

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Specialism
Administration
Sector
Unspecified
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Intermediate
Start Date
Immediate
Duration
Undisclosed

Job Details

Osborn Customs Services Ltd have been awarded the status of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) by HM Revenue & Customs. This quality mark, which is recognised across the EU, confirms Osborn Customs Services Ltd status as a premier customs clearance service. It has taken a lot of hard work to achieve AEO status but it will be worth it for the benefits that it will bring for our customers: a quicker application process for simplified customs procedures and authorisations waivers or reductions of comprehensive guarantees.

VACANCY DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic apprentice with an eye for details to join our busy customs clearance team, based within the Medway City Estate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company providing a niche service to its customers.

As a Customs Clearance Apprentice you will work as part of a team and report to the Customs Manager.

You will be involved in calculating and processing duties and taxes to be paid and may be required to sign documents under a Power of Attorney on behalf of clients. 
You will also pay, or arrange for payment of taxes and duties. 
Liaising with Customers. You will be entering details onto specialised customs software including CHIEF, CNS, Destin8 and Data Freight. 
Allocating the correct licence depending on type of goods being imported. The Customs Clearance Clerk can be involved in attending meetings with Customs Officials in the application of duty refunds and tariff reclassification as appropriate. This job also requires you to liaise with officials in various agencies to ensure goods are cleared through customs or quarantine. You will also arrange for transportation, warehousing or product distribution of imported goods.

WAGE
£136.50 per week (based on 35hours per week)

HOURS
Working 9am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday.

SKILLS REQUIRED
Basic knowledge of Excel Eager to learn and progress within 
Logistics 
Strong numeracy skills 
Good attention to detail and high level of accuracy

PERSONAL QUALITIES
Team player 
Willing to learn 
Hardworking 
Reliable

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Minimum of Grade D or equivalent in both English and Maths.

TRAINING PROVIDED
On the job training with the employer whilst working towards the Apprenticeship Standard – consisting of the Intermediate NVQ Level, Technical Certificate and Functional Skills if appropriate.

Regular work based assessments/observations carried out by Kent Training & Apprenticeships Tutor Assessor, to determine competency and meet with Awarding Body standards.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The employer has asked that you do not contact them direct. Doing so could jeopardise your application. You will be responsible for your travel expenses to and from your place of work. Therefore, you must have the means to get to your place of work on a daily basis whilst waiting for your first wages to be paid.

KT&A: Kent Training & Apprenticeships are part of Kent County Council and are a leading training organisation with nearly 30 years successful experience. KT&A specialise in high quality work-based training, delivered by qualified staff with personal experience of working in the skill area they teach.

Company

Kent Training & Apprenticeships has been established for 30 years and over this time has become the leading work based training provider in Kent, providing training solutions to both companies and individuals across the county. We are a countywide organisation and have 5 dedicated KT&A centres across Kent. All of our centres can be contacted by calling us on FREEPHONE 0800 731 4297 KT&A works with over 300 employers throughout Kent, delivering Apprenticeships and National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and has helped over 25,000 people to realise their career ambitions.

Company info
Website
Telephone
03000422916
Location
Unit A-B London Road Trading Estate
London Road
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 1SX
GB

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