Customs Specialist

Relocruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fine art shipping company is seeking a Customs expert to manage import and export customs declarations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in completing customs declarations and a strong understanding of compliance in logistics. You'll work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment handling high-value shipments. This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills in a prestigious niche within logistics, alongside a supportive team committed to excellence and precision.

Benefits

Flexibility to work from home one day a week

Qualifications

• Proven experience completing customs declarations.
• Strong understanding of customs compliance.
• Hands-on experience with road freight or multimodal logistics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit import/export customs declarations.
• Close down T1s and manage transit documents.
• Issue clearance instructions to stakeholders.
• Monitor shipments for compliance.

Skills

Customs declarations experience

Import/export procedures understanding

Road freight or multimodal logistics

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Customs systems

Job description

Are you a Customs expert ready to bring your skills to one of the most fascinating sectors in logistics?

This is a unique opportunity to join a leading fine art shipping company, where precision, passion, and professionalism meet culture and creativity. You'll play a vital role in ensuring artworks and high‑value shipments move smoothly across borders — balancing compliance, accuracy, and speed in a fast‑paced environment.

The Role

You'll be a key part of the Customs team, managing the full range of import and export formalities. From preparing and submitting declarations to closing down T1s, you'll take ownership of ensuring all movements comply with UK and international customs regulations. This isn't a support role — it's for someone who knows customs inside out and can hit the ground running.

While the business handles multimodal shipments, a large proportion of work is road freight, often time‑sensitive with last‑minute requests. This means we're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment — ideally with road freight or multimodal experience, rather than purely sea freight.

You'll also liaise with third‑party providers, issuing instructions and ensuring accuracy across all documentation and communication.

After a successful probation period, you'll have the flexibility of one day working from home per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit import and export customs declarations via CDS (training on Descartes can be provided).
• Close down T1s and ensure all transit documents are properly managed.
• Issue accurate clearance instructions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor shipments and ensure all records are complete and compliant.
• Liaise confidently with HMRC, freight forwarders, and customs officials.
• Maintain accurate, organised, and up‑to‑date documentation.
• Support the customs team with daily operational activities.
• Ensure all work meets current customs regulations and company standards.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience completing customs declarations — this is essential.
• Strong understanding of import/export procedures and customs compliance.
• Hands‑on experience with road freight or multimodal logistics.
• Ability to multitask and manage shifting priorities under pressure.
• Confident communicator — comfortable coordinating with internal teams and third parties.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Problem‑solving mindset and a proactive attitude.
• Experience with CDS via Descartes is desirable, but not essential.
• IT‑literate with Microsoft Office and customs systems.

Why Join?

This is your chance to use your customs expertise in a specialised, prestigious niche of logistics — fine art shipping. You'll work with rare and valuable items, develop your technical skills, and be part of a team that values excellence and precision.