Customs Clerk

HR GO Recruitment; Dover; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment in Dover, Kent is looking for a Customs Clerk to support the smooth movement of goods across borders. You will manage import and export administration, ensure declarations are accurate and submitted on time, and work with stakeholders to prevent border delays.

Key duties include preparing documentation, submitting declarations via customs software (CDS/CHIEF), applying correct commodity codes and VAT checks, and maintaining records for audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a customs clerk role or freight forwarding/logistics with customs exposure
• Practical knowledge of customs procedures, tariff regulations, and commodity classification
• Strong administrative accuracy (data entry, numerical checking, document validation)
• Calm, solutions-driven approach in time-sensitive freight operations
• Confident written and verbal communication with customers and operational teams
• IT proficiency, including spreadsheets and logistics systems
• High attention to detail and a consistent compliance mindset

Responsibilities

• Prepare import and export documentation and verify commercial paperwork for accuracy
• Submit pre-lodgement and frontier import/export declarations using customs declaration software connected to customs systems (e.g., CDS/CHIEF or equivalent)
• Apply correct commodity codes and supporting information
• Validate duty rates, VAT calculations, and tariff requirements in line with international trade rules and HMRC/local regulations
• Liaise with port authorities, transport planners, drivers, and clients to resolve holds, queries, and border delays
• Maintain accurate records and support audits/queries where required

Skills

Customs experience

Customs procedures

Administrative accuracy

Time management

Written and verbal communication

IT proficiency

Attention to detail

Tools

CDS/CHIEF software

Job description

Customs Clerk

Job Reference: FJ-kt4hx

Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Dover, Kent £28000 - £32000 per annum Permanent

Customs Clerk

Location: Dover, Kent

Salary: £28,000-£32,000 per year (DOE)

Contract: Permanent

Experience: Minimum 1 year (customs/freight forwarding/logistics)

Looking for a fast-paced, detail-focused role at the heart of UK trade? We're recruiting a Customs Clerk in Dover, supporting the smooth movement of goods across international borders. If you're confident preparing customs declarations, checking compliance, and keeping freight moving under tight deadlines, this could be your next step.

The Role

You'll manage import and export administration end-to-end, ensuring declarations are accurate, compliant, and submitted on time-while working closely with stakeholders to prevent or resolve border delays.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare import and export documentation and verify commercial paperwork for accuracy
• Submit pre-lodgement and frontier import/export declarations using customs declaration software connected to customs systems (e.g., CDS/CHIEF or equivalent)
• Apply correct commodity codes and supporting information
• Validate duty rates, VAT calculations, and tariff requirements in line with international trade rules and HMRC/local regulations
• Liaise with port authorities, transport planners, drivers, and clients to resolve holds, queries, and border delays
• Maintain accurate records and support audits/queries where required

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 1 year's experience in a customs clerk role or within freight forwarding/logistics with customs exposure
• Practical knowledge of customs procedures, tariff regulations, and commodity classification
• Strong administrative accuracy (data entry, numerical checking, document validation)
• Calm, solutions-driven approach in time-sensitive freight operations
• Confident written and verbal communication with customers and operational teams
• IT proficiency, including spreadsheets and logistics/customs systems
• High attention to detail and a consistent compliance mindset

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