Customs Clearance Specialist — Day/Night Shift, Fast-Paced Ops

HR GO Recruitment; Dover; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking an experienced Customs Clearance Clerk to support end-to-end clearance activities for time-critical freight movements through Dover. The role involves a rolling rota across day and night shifts, handling documentation and using customs software to ensure compliant, on-time clearance.

Ideal candidates will have proven customs clearance experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills under pressure.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in customs clearance or customs administration (import/export).
• Strong understanding of customs processes and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail when handling documentation and systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce and check customs documentation to ensure compliant, on-time clearance.
• Ensure entries are accurately completed in customs software and internal systems.
• Provide responsive support to internal teams, customers and authorities, resolving queries.
• Coordinate with hauliers, suppliers and external stakeholders to keep freight moving.
• Monitor live shipment activity and address exceptions to minimise disruption.
• Maintain current knowledge of customs procedures and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver a seamless end-to-end clearance process.

Skills

Customs clearance experience

Documentation handling

Attention to detail

Communications under pressure

Shift work including nights

Job description

HR GO Recruitment is seeking an experienced Customs Clearance Clerk to support end-to-end clearance activities for time-critical freight movements through Dover. The role involves a rolling rota across day and night shifts, handling documentation and using customs software to ensure compliant, on-time clearance.

Ideal candidates will have proven customs clearance experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills under pressure.