Customs Specialist

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Customs Clearance Executive to join their team in the Heathrow Area. The role involves handling import and export declarations and requires 1–4 years of experience in customs clearance. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and thrive under tight deadlines. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £36,000, annual bonuses, and more than 22 days of holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £36,000

Excellent annual bonus structure

More than 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Opportunities for growth within the company

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of proven customs clearance experience.
• Confident in completing full import/export declarations using CDS.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Background in freight forwarding or international logistics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete full CDS declarations from start to finish.
• Work closely with operations teams and clients to ensure compliant and timely clearances.
• Handle a wide variety of cargo, including general, high-value, pharmaceutical, and time-sensitive freight.
• Liaise with HMRC and port systems to manage entries effectively.

Job description

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Customs Clearance Executive – Import & Export (CDS)

Location: Heathrow Area

Salary: Up to £36,000 DOE

A global top 5 freight forwarder is expanding its customs team and seeking experienced Customs Clearance Executives to support both import and export full declaration processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing business with a global footprint and a reputation for operational excellence across air, sea, and road logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete full CDS declarations from start to finish
• Work closely with operations teams and clients to ensure compliant and timely clearances
• Handle a wide variety of cargo, including general, high-value, pharmaceutical, and time-sensitive freight
• Liaise with HMRC and port systems to manage entries effectively

Candidate Requirements:

• 1–4 years of proven customs clearance experience
• Confident in completing full import/export declarations using CDS
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Background in freight forwarding or international logistics preferred

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £36,000 for the right candidate
• Excellent annual bonus structure
• More than 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• The opportunity to grow within a world-class logistics organisation that invests in its people

If you’re ready to take the next step in your customs career within a globally respected business, I’d love to hear from you.