Professionals working in freight forwarding customs clearance jobs ensure that all shipments are accompanied by the necessary customs documentation. They may also arrange the payment of duties and taxes.
No set qualifications are required to work in freight forwarding customs clearance jobs, but larger companies often prefer to take on employees with A levels, a BTEC National Award in Logistics or a degree. It may be possible to enter into freight forwarding customs clearance careers through an apprenticeship scheme, which provides trainees with the chance to earn NVQs in Traffic Office or BTECs in Customs Import and Export Procedures.
The majority of freight forwarding customs clearance jobs are found in transport and distribution companies. While opportunities for freight forwarding staff are increasing, there are a limited number of vacancies for trainees. Employment openings tend to be found mainly in transport centres, such as airports, ports and railway terminals, and are often advertised through freight forwarding publications and recruitment agencies dealing with logistics jobs. Freight forwarding customs clearance staff are usually required to work outside of normal office hours and in large companies, shift work is required. Overseas travel is common.
Starting salaries for staff working in freight forwarding customs clearance jobs may be around £10,000 a year. With training and experience, employees may be promoted to supervisory or managerial positions. Alternatively, they may specialise in dealing with particular countries.
Reed has transport, logistics and shipping recruitment specialists placed throughout the country. With our guidance and industry contacts, you will find the best professional to elevate your business. To fully understand the type of employee that would suit you and your team, we work on a consultative basis and we will only put forward the most qualified, experienced and talented professionals to fill your roles.
499 Union Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 6DB
At Total Recruit, our expertise lies in connecting the right talent with the right teams. Whether you're seeking long-term staffing solutions or looking to boost productivity, we’re equally committed to both our clients and candidates. Our team shares a unified set of values genuine drive to go above and beyond. We place a strong emphasis on compliance, ensuring we meet all regulatory standards while helping you improve staff retention.
50 Northgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3AN
Our aim is to deliver a quality of service that exceeds your expectations and provides you with an edge in this Competitve Recruitment Market. As a client, you'll be using our knowledge and experience to reduce the time and effort you invest in the recruitment process. We recruit for the following industries - Industrial Construction Commercial Engineering Shipping Freight Forwarders
3 Chalfont square, 17 Great Colman Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2AJ
Established in 2002, Flexible Solutionz are so confident we can deliver you the right candidate, we offer a 100% money back guarantee, protecting your investment from day one.
The Offices, 53 King Street, Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 4LQ
From senior director level to more junior within finance, HR, marketing, sales, customer service and administration our Office and Contact Centre service is geared towards matching candidates with opportunities which precisely suit their capabilities. We have an established pedigree within the sector and our specialist teams are well qualified to advise and assist your career development.
Suite 4, Shakespeare Building, 2233 Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3NJ
Relocruitment recruits globally for permanent placements in Removals & Storage, Relocation Services, Global Mobility & International Assignments, Expatriate Management, Corporate Immigration and more. With a collective experience of 15 years, they connect with resources like Drivers, Shipping Coordinators and Mobility Advisors with the help of their consultants in Hemel Hempstead. They are members of the International Association of Movers.
Second Floor, 2 The Waterhouse, Waterhouse Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1ES
Freight and Commodity Talent Ltd hires for the niche industries of Commercial Shipping and Commodity. Their reach spans throughout Europe, US and UAE through offices in London, New York and Dubai. Catering to appointments in Broking, Trading and C-Suite Leadership across Chartering and Shipbroking, Commodities and Derivatives, their customer portfolio includes companies like Sentosa Ship Brokers and FIS. They were incorporated in 2021.
80 Marine Parade, Leigh-on-sea, Essex, SS9 2NL
Redwood Search delivers Business Support recruitment solutions domestically with a focus on Worcester, Evesham, Redditch and Malvern. In addition to hiring permanent and temporary staff, they have also been opening internship and freelance opportunities since 2016. They were finalists in the 2019 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber Business Awards and are members of TEAM Network of Independent Recruiters.
9b Malvern Gate, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4BN
Intec Selec is a Kent-based recruitment agency established in 2016. They cover IT recruitment for a broad range of national industries. Intec Selec helps fill permanent and contract roles for the Banking, Automotive, Executive Search, Finance, Gaming, Energy, Retail, Public Sector, Insurance, IT Services, Media, Technology, Purchasing and Procurement, and Supply Chain sectors.
Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6JQ
Positively Different Solutions is a multi-sector recruitment agency covering Digital, Professional areas like Finance, Business Development and Legal and Industrial verticals like Manufacturing, Production and Engineering. Their reach spans nationwide from their office in Middlewich, offering permanent, temporary and contract positions since 2018. They are also a certified Disability Confident Committed and Mental Health Committed Employer.
14 Seddon St, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 9DT
Recruitrite Ltd is a recruitment business in the North East that provides staffing solutions to several sectors including Manufacturing, Sales & Business Development, Logistics & Supply Chain, Contact Centres, Health & Care, and Engineering. They offer contract, interim, temporary & permanent recruitment, plus executive search services. Some roles they fill include Warehouse Operative, High-Pressure Water Jetter, and Digital Marketing Executive.
Coniscliffe House Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7EE
Spinnaker recruits for the Maritime industry in 65 different countries worldwide since they started in 1997. They cover a broad range of disciplines such as Chartering & Shipbroking, Corporate Services, HR, Executive & C-Suite, Insurance, IT, Legal & Claims, Marine & Technical, Operations & Post-Fixtures, Trainee, and Graduates & Internships. Spinnaker also works with a variety of clients including shipmakers, oil companies, and charterers
Cobat House, 1446-1448 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Leigh-on-sea, Essex, SS9 2UW
SE Staff has been delivering solutions to the Freight industry for over 45 years. They recruit for Night Exports, Import Clerk, Import Team Leader, Operations Manager, Sales Manager, Customer Services, Cross Trade, and Export Manager, among other roles. Their headquarters is located in Egham.
Runnymede Malthouse, Matlhouse Lane, Egham, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9BD
Executive Integrity sources professionals for permanent, contract and executive positions in Shipping & Maritime and Renewable Energy. With sites in Southampton, the US, and Singapore, they have an international reach in which they have worked in over 50 countries. They were founded by recruiters with 16 years and donate a part of their profits to the Renewable World charity.
Enterprise House, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3XB
An international provider of staffing solutions, Principal Search covers a broad range of disciplines in the Commodities & Energy industries. These include Bulks, Agriculture & Metals, Oil & Gas, Hedge Funds, Renewable Energy & Clean Technology, Shipping & Logistics, and Utilities. The firm places personnel in various assignments at all levels, such as c-suite, mid to senior management, and senior executive roles.
7 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8PS
MNR is an independent global company that delivers recruitment and administration solutions to the Marine and Offshore market. Operating for over 10 years, the company offers Seagoing, Offshore, Drilling, and Shore-Based recruitment solutions. They have a European, FSU, Russian and Asian candidate database. In the past, they've recruited for Chief Engineers, Master on DP Shuttle Tankers, and 3rd Officer for Oil / Chemical Tanker.
Suite 39 (2nd Floor) The Port of Liverpool Building Pier Head, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 1BY
Specialist Recruitment Solutions supports the Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain & Logistics, Transport and Warehouse & Distribution industries in their permanent and temporary personnel needs. Founded in 2015 and with over 25 years of collective experience, individuals they reach out to come from all levels, from skilled talent up to directors and executives. They are headquartered in Manchester and have worked with names like DHL and Wincanton.
Floor 3 MIOC, Styal Rd, Manchester, Lancashire, M22 5WB
Rec2Go Ltd bridges an extensive client portfolio and qualified staff who seek assignments in the Shipping industry and its segments. They have offices globally that cater to Freight Forwarding, Logistics, and Supply Chain divisions across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. They also leverage their expertise in delivering executive search consultancy solutions.
84 Howard St, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 4UX
HPRtalent assigns job seekers to various interim, permanent, and temporary positions. The niche agency has national coverage and caters to an array of sectors. These include Accountancy & Finance, Automotive, Banking, Catering & Hospitality, Environmental, IT, Legal, Merchandising, Project Management, Supply Chain, Telecommunications, and Warehousing & Distribution. From its Nottingham office, they typically work with blue-chip organisations.
6th Floor City Gate East, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 5FS
Clyde Marine Recruitment specialises in Marine recruitment. Covering Deck Rating, Engineering, Engine Rating and Catering, they provide staffing solutions to Shipping companies across the UK, Europe and Asia Pacific. The agency is based in Glasgow, and has branches in Latvia, Poland and Singapore.
Mariner House, Watermark Business Park 355 Govan Rd, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G51 2SE
Halcyon Recruitment helps clients and candidates by delivering talent solutions to the Shipping, Maritime, Trading, Oil and Gas, Marine, Energy and Renewables industries. Operating from their offices in Southampton and Singapore, they report that their search service, SearchLite, has had a 100% success rate since its inception in 2018 (at time of writing). Some of the roles they search for include Designer (Yachts), Logistics Manager, Fleet Asset Manager, and more.
International House George Curl Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2RZ
Fort Recruitment supplies staff and personnel to various industry sectors including Maritime, Oil & Gas, Construction & Engineering, and Commercial. They fill a variety of job roles like Structural Engineer, Accountant, Project Planner, Marine Consultant, and many more. The company is located in Liverpool.
Fort House, Hall Road East, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 8TU
ALS Recruiting Limited hires for the Freight and Logistics sectors, operating from offices in Bristol, Heathrow and New Jersey. Since their foundation in 2015, they have satisfied resource needs in Operations and Sales, from junior up to management levels. They take pride in having connections with over 1,800 applicants, posting 1,500 jobs and completing over 1,200 searches.
EBC, Felix Road, Bristol, Avon, BS5 0HE
AMROP UK exclusively performs Executive Search for multiple sectors, which includes Consumer, Energy, Financial Services, Industrial, Life Sciences and Technology. Having extensive experience since they were founded in 1977, they have assisted companies from start-ups to multinational corporations, as well as family businesses and the public sector. They also have an international network with a site in the City of London and 50 other countries.
20 Old Bailey, City of London, London, EC4M 7AN
MNR sources talent worldwide for clients in the Marine, Offshore, Drilling and Shore-based industry. With over a decade of recruitment experience, they can fulfil roles such as Chief Officer and Construction Engineer. The agency is a recipient of the Mersey Maritime Industry Awards in 2016, an REC member and a finalist for the Maritime Professional Services Award.
Suite 39 (2nd Floor) The Port of Liverpool Building, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 1BY
Willis Global exclusively recruits for the Shipping & Logistics sectors across the UK, Europe, the Middle-East and America. Based in London, they specialise in Shipping Line, Port jobs, and Supply Chain & Logistics roles for several employer types - such as those in Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals and Retail.
Office 6, 9a Bank Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1UG
Established in 2010, Red provides recruitment solutions to several sectors, namely Engineering, Financial Services, Shipping, Marine, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, and Legal Services. they offer contract & temporary recruitment, contingency recruitment, retained recruitment, and executive search services.
4/2 14 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G1 3NU
Spartan Partnership is an executive search firm founded in 2009. They have a history of making placements in Shipping, Oil & Gas, Energy, and Transport. They've partnered with everything from Investment Banks to Shipping Corporations. They have completed successful recruitment campaigns in Europe, the US, and the UAE.
City Point 1 Ropemaker Street, City of London, London, EC2Y 9HT
Synthesis Recruitment, located in Northwich, operates across the Global Shipping, Oil, Commodity Trading, Energy, Renewables and Chemical industries. They put forward assignments in Sales, Commercial, Operations, Finance and Management. Following their director's experience of over 10 years, they were formed in 2019 and have partnered with Intertek, Varo Energy and more. They are corporate members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Chester Way, Northwich Business Centre, Suite 26a, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5BF
Based in Witham, Essex, Red Recruit is a specialist staffing and recruiting agency for the Customs, Shipping & Logistics, Removals & Storage, Relocation, Global Mobility, Fine Art Removals, Freight Forwarding, Serviced Apartments, and HR industries. The company has over 20 years of experience and recruits for permanent roles like Customs Coordinator, Freight Operator, Import Clerk, and Transport Specialist.
2 Atlantic Square, Station Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2TL
BJD Group focuses on providing its expertise to match candidates and various clients in a range of sectors, including Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport, Distribution, and Warehousing in the UK. They have been aiding in placing staff in temporary, contract, and permanent vacancies since 1991. They are included in The Sunday Times list of 100 Best Companies to Work For.
117 Hagley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 8LB
NSFR LIMITED conducts multi-sector hiring services for employers across the UK and internationally. Headquartered in London, their specialism reaches Private Banking & Wealth Management, Real Estate, Landed Estates & Livery Companies, Shipping & Commodities, and Single Family Offices markets. The company primarily delivers executive search solutions and places professionals in a plethora of positions at all levels, such as CEO.
7 New Quebec Street, Westminster, London, W1H 7RH
OSP Group, launched in 2014, provides Construction, Transport & Freight, and Industrial recruitment solutions across London and South East England. With offices in Gillingham and five other sites, they hire permanent, temporary and contract workers for DHL, Mitie, FlaktGroup and more. They are also a corporate member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation and have a Worksafe Contractor accreditation from Safety Management Advisory Services.
123 Derby House, Watling Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2YY
LemonTree Recruitment specialises in multi-disciplinary talent solutions for an extensive employer portfolio across the UK. They typically supply qualified candidates to various assignments from their Suffolk headquarters. With over 15 years of combined experience, the company also covers Aviation & Aerospace, Customs & Compliance, E-commerce, Freight Forwarding, Luxury Travel, Supply Chain & Retail, and Warehouse & Logistics sectors.
Unit 78 Claydon Business Park, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0NL
Saltire Staffing has been working across multiple disciplines which consist of Freight Forwarding, Engineering & Technical, Food Manufacturing and Renewable Energy since 2020. For Engineering & Technical, they specifically handle assignments in Design, Manufacturing, Rail and Transportation. They are stationed in Airdrie and accommodate nationwide placements from Operators to Directors, utilising their consultants' experience of over 10 years.
39 Hawthorn Drive, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, ML6 8AR
Established in 2000, Ragged Edge specialises in providing professional business consultancy, strategy planning, executive search recruitment, competitor analysis, training solutions, and more to the Ports, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain industry. Located in North Lincolnshire, the company provides an effective approach to recruitment from entry to senior-level appointments.
16 Dudley Street, Barton-upon-humber, South Humberside, DN31 2AB
Opera Holdings, launched in 1992, is a recruitment group with 10 companies forming a network that extends throughout the UK. For Nursing recruitment, they cover Wales and South West of England, and are an approved supplier under the All Wales Agency Framework. For Freight recruitment, they cover jobs abroad as well. They also hire for Office, Industrial, Driving, Trades, Nursery, Technical and Graduate roles. Their headquarters is in Gloucester.
15 Wheatstone Court, Davy Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 2AQ
Insight Executive Group is a multi-sector recruitment specialist that finds permanent and interim professionals for a wide range of roles, such as Middle Management, Directors, and Executives. The talent firm covers the UK's Construction, Commercial Management, Estates, Facilities Management, Infrastructure, Procurement, Property, Transport, and Utilities industries. They are a corporate member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Northern and Shell Building 10 Lower Thames Street, City of London, London, EC2R 6AF
Faststream specialises in delivering staffing solutions to the Maritime, Shipping, Cruise, Superyacht, and Energy sectors. They offer various services including permanent and contract placements, executive search, and recruitment campaigns. They cater to businesses of all sizes across offshore oil & gas, energy transition, ocean cruises, and more. Operating since 1999, they have offices across the EMEA, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
Waterside Place, 5 Town Quay, Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2AQ
Novare is an executive search consultancy that operates within the Economic and Social Infrastructure sectors. They work with major project and asset owners, advisors, and investors across the Transportation, Energy, Power & Utilities, Defence, and Digital & Technology markets. They cover jobs within the whole life cycle across Funding & Financing, Capital Project Delivery, Dispute Resolution, and Asset Management. They are based in Cheshire.
The Colony Wilmslow Altrincham Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4LY
Octain Recruitment seeks potential staff in Construction & Rail, Shipping & Logistics, Office & Admin and Banking & Finance. With a location in Chelmsford, they have a worldwide reach for permanent, temporary, contract, internship and freelance assignments. Founded in 2007, their consultants are members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.
13 Springfield Lyons Approach, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5LB
Aspirare specialises in permanent and temporary appointments within the Engineering, Construction, Administration, IT, Sales, and Accountancy & Finance sectors. They are based in Lanarkshire, Scotland. Some of the numerous roles they may recruit for are Water Engineer, Administrator, Electrician, Machine Operator, Web Developer, Health & Safety Advisor, Blacksmith, and more.
60 Castle Street, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, ML3 6BU
A&S is a recruitment agency specialising in the Commercial, Driving, Shipping, Warehouse, and Financial sectors. A&E works with import and export companies of all shapes and sizes. They are based in Felixstowe and also offers consultancy services.
12 Summit Business Park Langer Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2JB
Alchemy Global Talent Solutions is a multi-sector recruitment agency whose network extends to over 50 countries - which include the UK and Australia. Having a wealth of experience since they began in 1995, they manage placements in Global Mobility, Relocation Services, Logistics, Legal, Technology, HR, Finance, Medical and more. Their services range from contingency and retained options as well as executive search. They are situated in Braintree.
Freeport office village, Alchemy House, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YG
Ross Recruitment is a North West agency that has been working with local clients for more than 20 years. They have two specialist divisions: Accountancy and Office Administration, and Shipping, Freight Forwarding and Logistics. They offer a contingent service across Cheshire, Merseyside and North Wales, on a no placement no fee basis.
Oaktree Court Business Centre, Mill Ln, Neston, Merseyside, CH64 8TP
Connectment has been matching clients with candidates within a broad range of industries, including Manufacturing, Marine, Energy, Engineering, Rail, IT and Construction, since 2013. They operate on a global basis through their office in Gateshead. Connectment offers talent mapping and headhunting services, and recruits at the most senior levels.
Gateshead Office Gateshead International Business Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE8 1AN
McGinley Support Services has been an Infrastructure recruitment specialist for more than 40 years. They recruit contingent office and site workers, with trade, professional or technical competencies and qualifications, for contractors, subcontractors, asset managers, and consultants throughout the UK. They have several offices, including in Watford, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, and Rugby.
Office 109/112, Hub Space, Devonshire House, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8PE
Mode 3 Executive Search, founded in 2013, provides talent management services to the Freight Forwarding & Logistics, and Supply Chain & Shipping industries nationwide and overseas. The firm places staff in a plethora of placements, such as board and c-level positions. These include Customs Managers, Key Account Managers, and Ocean Import Coordinators. Mode 3 also covers an array of disciplines, including Automotive Supply Chain and Import/Export.
The Townhouse 114-116 Fore Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1AJ
Alchemy House is a multi-sector recruitment agency whose network extends to over 50 countries including the UK, US, and Australia. Building a wealth of experience since they started in 1995, they manage placements in Global Mobility, Relocation Services, Logistics, Legal, Technology, HR, Accounting & Finance, Medical and more. Their services range from contingency and retained options, as well as executive search. They are situated in Braintree.
Freeport Office Village, Century Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YG
Park Street People is a specialist manpower provider to the Digital & Technology, Sales & Marketing, Languages, Office Support, and Pharmaceutical industries. They have offices in Windsor and Wokingham. They cover permanent, temporary and contract vacancies. The agency is an REC member and provides support to Shelter, Help for Heroes, and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Kings Road House 2 Kings Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 2AG
Just Recruitment is a multi-sector recruitment agency for Accountancy, Hospitality, IT, Public Service, Recruitment and more. Since they began in 1983, they have helped fill permanent, temporary and temp to perm opportunities, local and globally. They cover Essex, Suffolk and nearby regions through teams in Ardleigh, Haverhill and three other areas.
Tavern House, Station Road, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7RS
Insight Select, founded in 2020, is a local talent acquisition entity that assigns candidates to a diverse range of industries. These include Construction, Education, Energy, Financial Services, Logistics, Manufacturing, Media, and Technology. Serving employers across London and the South East region, they have been hiring on a permanent, temporary, and contract basis. They are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6JQ
Specialists with construction Haulage and warehousing Job Switch specialist recruiters work across the sector, supplying permanent and temporary solutions for your organisation. We can recruit for all positions and experience levels within the market including site/project managers, HGV Drivers, engineers, quantity surveyors, design managers and skilled trades.
6 Central House, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3PT
Optimal Recruitment is your trusted partner in the world of talent acquisition. As a boutique recruitment agency, we specialise in serving a diverse range of industries, making us the ideal choice for organisations seeking top talent in Legal Service roles, HR, Accountancy and Finance, General Insurance, Risk, Compliance & Audit, Marketing, Business Development & Sales, Customer Service, Programme & Project Management, and Operational Management.
Horley Green House, Horley Green Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX6 4QG
Xquisite Recruitment - Sheer Xpertise! - a family run independent agency with 25 years experience, we work across every sector of recruitment everywhere in the UK, from office junior to Senior Executive. We offer an Xquisite service at an across the board fee much lower than that of any other agency. Give us the chance to delight you
36 Larch Close, Hersden, Margate, Kent, CT3 4GE
We are a highly reputable multi-sector permanent recruiter with a combined 50 years of experience. Our skilled consultants provide our UK wide recruitment solutions to businesses across specific markets including: Sales & Sales Management | Office Support | Finance & Accounts | Insurance | Estate Agency | Freight Forwarding | Transport & Logistics | Catering & Hospitality | IT & Technical | Health & Social Care | Automotive | Recruitment
Henleaze House Business Centre 13 Harbury Rd, Bristol, Avon, BS9 4PN