Carnet Administrator
Layka Recruitment
Ashford | Up to £35,000 DOE
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a detail-oriented administrator to join a specialist customs and international trade team based in Ashford. This position offers the chance to build expertise in export documentation, customs compliance, and international logistics within a supportive and growing environment.
As ATA Carnet & Export Documentation Administrator, you will play a key role in preparing and coordinating essential documentation that enables goods and equipment to move across international borders efficiently and compliantly.
Key Duties
- Prepare and issue ATA Carnets for temporary exports and imports.
- Produce and process a range of export documentation, including Certificates of Origin and other legalised documents.
- Review commercial invoices, packing lists, and shipment information to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Communicate with clients, customs bodies, Chambers of Commerce, and internal departments regarding documentation requirements.
- Monitor the progress of applications and documentation, ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Maintain organised and accurate records in line with company and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with urgent documentation requests and time-critical shipments.
- Ensure all documentation is completed in accordance with current customs and international trade regulations.
- Previous experience in an administrative or office-based role is essential.
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
- Confident communicator with good written and verbal skills.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Experience within logistics, freight forwarding, import/export, customs, or supply chain environments would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of ATA Carnets, Certificates of Origin, or export documentation would be beneficial; however, full training can be provided for the right candidate.
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