Job Req Number: 126929

Time Type: Full Time

At DSV we're building the world’s leading logistics and transport network. With this exciting growth comes opportunity — and we’re looking for new talent to join us.

Customs Specialist

Mercia Park

Mon to Fri 37.5 hours per week. (requirement for working half day 1 Saturday per month)

We are looking for a Customs Specialist to join our team in Mercia Park. The Customs Specialist is a key contributor in delivering accurate, efficient, and compliant customs services across the business. The role supports several company locations with day-to-day customs activity, ensuring that customer requirements are consistently met or exceeded.

What will you be doing?

Complete customs activities on behalf of our customers, ensuring all activities are completed to AEO standard high level of accuracy.
Communicate effectively with multiple departments and customers where required provide updates or escalation if required.
Ensure all customs entries are completed accurately and on time by proactively monitoring incoming vessels based on expected arrival information provided by customers
Prevent delays by preparing and submitting clearances in advance wherever possible, and by maintaining close oversight of shipment timelines.
Provide timely confirmation of customs clearance to customers and freight forwarders. Keeping the inbound clearance log updated and accurate at all times
To maintain appropriate recordkeeping standards, storing original documentation for audit purposes.
To ensure all documents are available to customers to access and internal customs logs are always kept up to date
To work with the Customs Team lead to ensure the monthly FSD is submitted on time for all customs warehouse activity carried out.
To complete/create customer export declarations and where required accompanying T1 accurately
To check/submit data in the Customs Warehouse Duty Management System ensuring accuracy.

About You

Previous experience in an operational and customs role
Excellent Microsoft Office Skills
Advanced Excel skills
Highly motivated with a positive attitude
High organisational skills, ability to plan and manage own time
Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels
Full driving licence

What can we offer you?

Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries.

In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra-Low Emissions Cars

Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme

WeCare App, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.

LifeWorks app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.

Life Insurance and which includes access to expert probate support.

Next Steps

If this sounds like the next step for you, please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay!

Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years’ worth of referencing and criminal record checks.

We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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