Customs Process Apprentice

APM Terminals; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 12,500 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Customs Apprentice to join its growing team in the UK. You will gain hands-on experience in international trade while earning a recognised qualification and building a long-term career with a global logistics leader.

You’ll learn to prepare declarations, support import/export processes, and ensure compliance with UK customs rules as you work alongside experienced professionals committed to your development.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or higher.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Basic IT and MS Office proficiency.
• Positive, proactive learner.

Responsibilities

• Assist with import and export customs declarations.
• Learn how Duty, VAT and charges are calculated.
• Use customs systems and digital tools to process activities.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and timely.
• Build relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including AI-enabled solutions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

IT basics

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE English (4/C or above)

GCSE Maths (4/C or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you curious about how goods move across borders? Do you enjoy solving problems, working with data and learning new skills? We're looking for a Customs Apprentice to join our growing Customs team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in international trade while earning a recognised qualification and building a long‑term career with one of the world's leading logistics companies.

As a Customs Apprentice, you'll learn how to prepare customs declarations, support import and export processes, and ensure shipments comply with UK customs regulations. You'll work alongside experienced Customs professionals who will support your development every step of the way.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the preparation and processing of import and export customs declarations.
• Learning how Duty, VAT and customs charges are calculated and applied.
• Working with customs systems and digital tools to process customs activities.
• Ensuring customs documentation is accurate, compliant and completed on time.
• Building relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including digital and AI‑enabled solutions.
• Participating in team projects and learning opportunities.
• Developing a strong understanding of customs legislation, compliance and international trade.

What We’re Looking For

You don't need previous Customs experience. We're looking for people with the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

Essential Requirements

• GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English Language.
• GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• The ability to organise your workload and meet deadlines.
• A positive and proactive approach to learning.

What You’ll Gain

• A nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification.
• Hands‑on experience within a global logistics organisation.
• Training in UK customs regulations and international trade processes.
• [ Exposure to industry‑leading customs systems and technologies.
• Dedicated support from experienced mentors and colleagues.
• Development opportunities that can lead to a long‑term career in Customs, Trade Compliance or Freight Forwarding.

Why Join Us?

Customs plays a critical role in global supply chains, ensuring goods move efficiently and compliantly across international borders. As a Customs Apprentice, you’ll be developing highly sought‑after skills in an industry that connects businesses and communities around the world. If you’re looking for a career where you can learn, grow and make an impact from day one, we’d love to hear from you.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking.

Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [e-mail].

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end‑to‑end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end‑to‑end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world.

All the way.