Trainee Imports Customs Clerk
Job description
THE EMPLOYER IS: MONTGOMERYS TRANSPORT LTD We’re offering a hands-on opportunity to begin a career in international trade and customs compliance. As part of the Montgomery Transport Group, you’ll learn how goods move across borders, how customs procedures work, and how to ensure shipments are cleared accurately and efficiently. Full training and ongoing support will be provided. This position offers full training and clear career progression within Montgomery Transport Group.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and process UK and EU customs declarations accurately using systems such as TSS, GVMS, and PBN.
- Input and verify customs data, tariff codes, and shipment values in line with HMRC and Irish Revenue requirements.
- Expedite customs clearances while ensuring full compliance with all regulations and procedures.
- Maintain and update standing data, digital records, and shipment documentation using freight management and customs software.
- Liaise with agents, hauliers, customers, and internal departments to ensure clear communication and smooth movement of goods.
- Support ongoing improvement in customs accuracy and compliance through consistent attention to detail and teamwork.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Good accuracy and attention to detail.
- Basic IT skills, including spreadsheets and data entry.
- Willingness to learn about customs regulations and trade procedures.
- Able to organise and to follow structured processes.
- Clear communication skills and a positive attitude to teamwork.
Desirable Skills
- Interest in international trade, freight forwarding, or customs compliance.
- Any prior administrative or logistics experience (not essential).
Further Information
The Employer is: MONTGOMERYS TRANSPORT LTD JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.
Application Information
JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.
- Vacancy ID
- 1745107
- Job Sector
- Transport, Distribution and Warehousing,Secretarial and Administration
- Area
- Co Antrim
- Location
- Newtownabbey
- Salary
- £12.72 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Weekly hours
- 25
- Published date
- 12/11/2025
- Closing date
- 23/12/2025
- Worktime
- Days to be confirmed, hours between 9.30am - 2.30pm