Customs Clerk – CDS Expert for Global Shipments

Trapeze Recruitment Services Ltd; Dover; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Pension

On-site parking

Perkbox

Life insurance

Company uniform

Staff parking

Supportive team

Job summary

Trapeze Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking a Customs Declarations Officer to prepare import/export declarations and ensure timely, compliant clearance for shipments across road and air freight operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork and adherence to HMRC requirements.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years CDS experience, strong communication skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure while meeting strict deadlines within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years proven experience in creating and submitting declarations through CDS.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process import/export customs declarations and clearance.
• Check customs import/export entries.
• Handle enquiries on procedures, tariff classifications, duty rates and documentation.
• Interact with customers in person, by phone or email professionally.
• Liaise with importers/exporters to obtain information for entries.
• Address customs-related complaints.
• Maintain data integrity on systems.
• Liaise with key customs partners.
• Advise customers to ensure HMRC compliance.

Skills

CDS experience

Team player

Communication

Work under pressure

Job description

Trapeze Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking a Customs Declarations Officer to prepare import/export declarations and ensure timely, compliant clearance for shipments across road and air freight operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork and adherence to HMRC requirements.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years CDS experience, strong communication skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure while meeting strict deadlines within a supportive team.