Export Customs Administrator Apprentice
NTEX LTD · S HUMBERSIDE, DN41 8DU
Business administrator (level 3)
Join our Export Customs Team as an Apprentice and learn how to manage export customs formalities within the freight forwarding industry. You'll gain hands-on experience preparing export declarations, issuing transit documentation, using specialist customs software and ensuring trailers are ready for customs clearance.
The work
- Learn to prepare and submit export customs declarations using the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), ensuring all information is accurate and compliant with relevant regulations
- Prepare and issue transit documentation to support the movement of goods
- Use specialist customs and freight forwarding software, including Destin8,CDS, NCTS and Descartes
- Ensure trailers are correctly prepared and updated on port systems to support customs clearance on arrival
- Maintain accurate records and update internal systems with relevant export and customs information
- Communicate with customers, colleagues and external contacts to obtain information and resolve queries
- Process information and data accurately, ensuring all documentation is completed within required timescales
- Provide administrative support to the Export Customs Team, helping to organise workloads and meet operational deadlines
- Develop an understanding of export procedures, customs regulations and the wider freight forwarding process
Training
- Level 3 Business Administrator
- A bespoke programme of technical and vocational training
- Functional skills in Maths and English*if applicable
The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated work based trainer who will provide support and guidance throughout the course.
This Apprenticeship is delivered wholly in the workplace, the successful candidate will not need to attend any weekly sessions at the Grimsby Institute unless Maths or English is required as part of the Apprenticeship.
Training provider: TEC PARTNERSHIP
What you come out with
- Possible permanent contract upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship and further enhanced industry based training
- An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence
- Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
- Desired · GCSE English 4/C
- Desired · GCSE Maths 4/C
Things to consider
Prior to applying please ensure you are able to get to and from this workplace within the operating hours.
Please be aware as the first part of the process you will be asked to complete a Learner Form and online assessments in English and Maths. You will receive one to one Information, Advice and Guidance with one of the Learner Engagement Team.
The employer
NTEX is an established international freight forwarding and logistics company, providing transport solutions to businesses across the UK, Europe and beyond.
Founded in 2003, the company offers a wide range of services, including road, sea, air and rail freight, customs clearance and warehousing.
With a strong international presence and a commitment to providing flexible, reliable and customer-focused services, NTEX continues to grow within the transport and logistics industry.
Joining NTEX offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience within an international logistics business, develop valuable administrative skills and build a career in the freight forwarding industry.
Workplace
- SCANDINAVIAN WAY, STALLINGBOROUGH, S HUMBERSIDE, DN41 8DU