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.
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50 Northgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3AN
With nearly 20 years of experience, Get Recruited connects employers with exceptional talent in Shipping. Powered by advanced recruitment tech and expert recruiters, we don't rely on job boards as over 90% of placements come from headhunting, referrals, and our exclusive network. From entry-level to senior leadership, we help you hire smarter, faster and more effectively. Contact us today.
Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7YB
Do you need help finding top talent? Platinum Recruitment are a local agency specialising in the Shipping industry. Our recruiters are specialists within their fields, so have first-hand knowledge of the industry and are able to find the very best talent for your business. We recruit permanent vacancies, as well as supporting with temporary staffing. Enquire now to speak to one of our specialist team.
Suite 4, 1st Floor, Ocean 80, Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8AQ
Reliable, professional family run Recruitment business with over 35 years combined experience covering all sectors of industry across the Midlands. Quality, Confidential, Cost Effective. Having the right calibre of candidates is more important than having thousands of CV's.
302a Queslett Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 7EX
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
Advance Global Recruitment provides Energy staffing solutions internationally. They assist in fulfilling permanent and short term requirements, be it a single worker or a whole team. Their business started in 2011 and aside from their head office in Edinburgh, they have 2 more locations in the UK and overseas. They are accredited by the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency and certified by ISO for quality, environmental compliance and safety.
Suite 2 4th Floor Union Point, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 5PW
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
Just Be Maritime works in the Maritime industry, focusing on the recruitment of Officer Cadets in training like Deck Cadets, Marine Engineer Cadets and Marine Electro-Technical Cadets. They also hire Hotel Trainees. In addition to recruitment, they also offer trainee management and administration services worldwide, leveraging their experience in Seafaring and Shore Management. Industries they operate in include Merchant Navy and Superyachts.
8 Ashley Close, Swanwick, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 1FW
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Owen Daniels Consultancy is a Camberley-based recruitment agency that works across Engineering and Manufacturing whilst also offering placements in Supply Chain and HR. Since 2011, they have been satisfying permanent, temporary and contract staffing requirements of businesses in Aerospace, Automotive, Construction, FMCG, Energy, Marine and more. They also help fulfil executive jobs. They are members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.
Archipelago, Lyon Way, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 7ER
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
Consortio RG works closely with companies and businesses within the Oil and Gas, Maritime and Shipping, Automotive and Motorsport, Construction, and Cyber Security sectors. The agency has been in business since 2014 and is situated in Southampton. Some permanent and contract positions they handle include Crew Operator, Senior Naval Architect, Fleet Manager and New Homes Sales Advisor.
Floor 4, Enterprise House Ocean Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 3XB
Connexus Global is a Value Chain recruitment specialist covering the following functions: Commodity Trading, Sourcing & Procurement, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Technology Transformation, and Supply Chain & Logistics. They work in various industry sectors including F&B, Agriculture, Packaging, Consumer Goods, Chemicals, and more. They have offices across London, Singapore, Bangkok, Vancouver, and Perth.
22 Upper Ground, Floor 5 - 503, London, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9PD
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
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
Formed in 1995, ASL Personnel is headquartered in Shepperton. They match professionals with a broad range of trainee to managerial roles within Freight, Courier, Warehouse, HR, Finance, and Administration. They perform business visits as well as proper candidate matching, face to face interviews, and registration procedures to ensure candidates can legitimately work in the UK.
Unit 17-18 Shepperton Marina Felix Lane, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 8NS
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
Mark Heaven Consulting Ltd connects candidates to a diverse client group in the Oil and Energy industries across the UK, Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. These include Aviation, Investment Banks, Refiners, Ship-Owners, Storage, and Wholesalers verticals. Since its foundation in 2015, they have been assigning staff to various assignments, including Analysts, Heads of Shipping, Heads of Trading, and Marketers.
14 Wentworth Drive, Sale, Cheshire, M33 6PP
Heathrow Personnel is an independent specialist that supplies Airfreight and Airline staff. The firm recruits in Heathrow, its surrounding areas, and throughout the Uk. They have been operating since 1988.
CO/ The Ferry Point Ferry Lane, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 9LQ
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
Global Offshore Services Ltd, a network of SeaBlue Offshore, focuses on meeting clients' staffing requirements in the Construction, Offshore, Shipping, and Surveying industries. Working nationwide and globally, they find job seekers who fit permanent appointments at all levels. These include Coating Inspectors, Drillers, Marine Warranty Surveyors, and Rope Access Painters. The firm leverages its ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27701 Certification.
12 Princess St, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6DD
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
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
A trusted supplier of recruitment solutions, Marine People Ltd specialises in covering the Engineering and Shipbuilding sectors. They extend its operation to employers across Australia, the UK, and the USA. Since 2015, the agency has been hiring on a contract and full-time basis for roles such as Area Lead, Change Specialist, and Project Manager. Marine People works in partnership with the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology.
7 Manor Court, Barnes Wallis Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5TH
Alchemy Recruitment globally recruits for a range of disciplines including Immigration, Shipping, HR, Global Mobility, Corporate Housing, Relocation, Moving, Removals, Logistics, Supply Chain, Fine Art Shipping, and Gallery Services. They handle roles from junior to directorship level. They are members of the REC, Worldwide ERC, The Forum for Expatriate Management, International Association of Movers, and more.
Alchemy House, Freeport Office Village, Century Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YG
Established in 2018, Red Rhino Resourcing is a provider of Driving, Warehouse & Industrial, Production, Transport, and Commercial recruitment services across the UK. They specialise in providing temporary and permanent recruitment solutions, as well as labour management, training, and logistical consulting. Some roles they recruit for include Warehouse Operative, Porter, Counterbalance Driver, Cold Store Operative, etc.
Richmond House, Avonmouth Way, Bristol, Avon, BS11 8DE
Rockfield Specialist Recruitment recruits for Accounting & Finance, Actuarial, Engineering, General Management & Administration, HR, IT, and Supply Chain opportunities nationwide and abroad. They also help supply candidates at all levels in the Commerce & Industry, Non-Profit, and Public sectors. The agency hires staff for various interim, contract, and permanent roles.
Singleton Court Business Park, Wonastow Road, Monmouth, Gwent, NP25 5JA
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
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
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
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
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
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
TLP Recruitment is involved with a wide spectrum of sectors including Driving; Industrial; Logistics and Supply Chain; Freight and Shipping; Port Services; Manufacturing; Engineering; and Commercial and Business Development. Created in 1998, the agency serves permanent, temporary and contract roles across the UK through their six offices in Ilford, Felixstowe, Droitwich, Maidstone, Southampton and Bournemouth.
Priory House, Friar Street, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8ED
The Recruitment Hub is a staffing firm that provides full-service recruitment solutions to the Commercial, HR & Recruitment, Marketing, Sales, and Technical sectors. They have worked with companies like Xero, Conergy, Star Digital, Conga, and Solatube. The agency recruits for roles like Internal Sales Specialist, Account Executive, Sales Development Executive, Sales Coordinator, Technical Project Manager, etc.
Mereditch Barn Hanney Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6AW
Sterling Recruitment Services Ltd predominantly deals with Industrial recruitment, filling posts in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Transport, FMCG and Waste Management as well as Office and Finance. Besides hiring for permanent, temporary and contract assignments, they also supply ad hoc staff by means of their 24/7 availability. Headquartered in Middlesbrough, they are also members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Unit 40, Metcalfe Road, Skippers Lane Industrial Estate, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS6 6PT
TekWissen UK Pvt Ltd is a multi-sector recruitment consultancy in Automotive, Life Science, Banking & Insurance, Digital Technology, Energy & Utilities and Engineering. They support assignments worldwide through offices in 13 locations, including a UK office in Hereford. They have been catering to permanent and contract appointments since 2009. They also hold multiple ISO certifications in recruitment process, quality management system, and more.
2 Wyevale Business Park, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7BS
PDR Group is a national market recruiter that delivers staffing services to an extensive client portfolio in the Commercial and Industrial sectors. They cover a broad range of industries, including Administration, Aviation, Charity, Construction, Engineering, HR, IT, Legal, Logistics, Marketing, Operations, Sales, Technology, and Warehouse. The agency has been filling various permanent, temporary, and contract appointments for over 12 years.
Midsummer Cottage, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN5 7PG
Charteris Management Ltd connects staff and employers in a plethora of verticals across the UK, such as Accountancy & Finance, Call Centre/Customer Service, Engineering, Health & Social Care, Industrial, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, and Telecommunications. They source personnel to fill various placements at all levels. The company was a CML Contracting Awards 2022 Finalist.
Business Park, 3000 Aviator Way, Manchester, Lancashire, M22 5TG
Orchid House Solutions specializes in connecting exceptional talent with top-tier opportunities across various industries, Employers seeking skilled professionals and candidates looking for their next career move can rely on our personalized recruitment solutions to ensure the perfect fit every time.
84 Town Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 3AA
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
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
HtE Recruitment is a multi-sector employment agency that specialises in the provision of professional talents in a variety of sectors such as Sales, FMCG, IT & Technical, Hospitality & Catering, and Digital Creative. The agency offers permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK and is based in Manchester & London. Established in 2007.
Ducie House Ducie street, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 2JW
Most of our clients & candidates come from recommendations, referrals & reputation; evidence that we are proactive on your behalf, professional in our conduct & offer a bespoke service to each individual client or candidate.
The Studio, The Johns Cross, Battle Road, Robertsbridge, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5JH
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