Export & Customs Coordinator (Weekends)

DFDS; Larkhall; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

Contributory company pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts from high street and

Job summary

DFDS in the United Kingdom is seeking an Export & Customs Coordinator to support export operations and learn customs processes required to move goods into the EU. This blended role combines operation and administration, including processing customer orders and planning truck movements.

No previous experience is required; full training will be provided. You’ll thrive if you are dynamic, responsible, and eager to learn, with strong communication and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and a proactive approach are important.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders using DFDS systems.
• Support the planning of export truck movements.
• Learn and apply customs procedures linked to EU movements.
• Communicate with internal teams to ensure smooth coordination.
• Maintain accurate records and complete administrative tasks.
• Support wider export and customs activities as needed.
• Ensure all work complies with DFDS processes and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Proactive learner

Job description

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as Export & Customs Coordinator.

Be part of the movement – and play your part

About The Role

You’ll play a key role in supporting the export operation. This is a blended operational and administrative role, where you’ll process customer orders, plan export truck movements, and progressively learn the customs processes required to move goods into the EU.

Please note this role requires you to work Saturday and Sunday on a 9 hour variable shift pattern.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Processing customer orders using DFDS systems
• Supporting the planning of export truck movements
• Learning and applying customs procedures linked to EU movements
• Communicating with internal teams to ensure smooth coordination
• Maintaining accurate records and completing administrative tasks
• Supporting wider export and customs activities as needed
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with DFDS processes and compliance requirements

About You

No previous experience is required, full training will be provided. You’ll thrive here if you’re dynamic, innovative, and responsible, with a willingness to learn and the motivation to take ownership of your development. Strong communication, attention to detail, and a proactive approach will help you succeed as you grow your knowledge in both export operations and customs procedures.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Access to myStrength, our Wellbeing platform, which has plenty of content to support and improve your mental wellness needs.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.

We look forward to hearing from you