Customs Assistant Officer, HMRC, Milton Keynes

At HMRC we're committed to getting tax right, for everyone.

We’re all doing our bit to make a difference, whether that’s helping customers pay their tax and claim financial support or making it hard for the dishonest minority to cheat the system.

We couldn’t do all this without our dedicated and very important workforce. We’re one of the largest organisations in the UK, and we pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive working culture.

We're looking for a Customs Assistant Officer, who will work in close partnership with UK Border Force to tackle customs fraud and protect the UK economy.

What will you be doing?

Your job will be to protect legitimate trade, by taking action against people trying to breaking the rules. This will involve:

● investigating and carrying out checks on suspicious goods imported into the UK
● taking product samples
● seizing illicit goods
● documenting and communicating the outcome of your investigations

What do you we need from you?

You don’t need any existing knowledge or experience of Customs or tax in order to apply, but we are looking for people who are:

● driving licence
● willing to perform physical tasks such as lifting, pushing, pulling and moving items
● confident and adaptable communicators
● team players
● well-organised
● eager to learn

What can we offer you?

HMRC benefits include:

● civil Service Pension
● 25 days' holiday, increasing by one day each year up to 30 days
● train season ticket loan
● access to apply for other Civil Service Jobs, before they go live to the public
● staff networks for race, LGBT, disability, gender, carers and more

Diversity and inclusion

At HMRC we are committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues; an inclusive and respectful environment that reflects the diversity of the society we serve.

We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us and we offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career at HMRC accessible to you.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

Next steps

Select apply to view the full job advert on Civil Service Jobs. From there you can start your application which consists of:

● application form for basic personal information
● online numerical and verbal tests
● entering your employment history (like a CV)
● 100 words about why you are interested in the job
● video interview