Import Customs Specialist — Global Logistics Team

Dachser Se; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Car Parking

25 Days annual leave plus 8 days bank"

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Pension Plan

Health Perks

Internal Referral Fees

Long Service Awards

Job summary

DACHSER SE in Northampton is seeking a Customs Declarant – Imports to manage all customs-related activities within the branch, ensuring import shipments comply with national and international regulations and documenting shipments.

The role involves coordinating with customs authorities and advising internal teams and customers on procedures. Working hours are Monday–Friday 12:00–21:00 under a permanent, full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong listening and empathy to understand perspectives.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to handle problems efficiently and professionally.
• Numerical and computer literacy.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Strong customer service orientation with quality focus.
• Highly adaptable to changing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support import/export customs clearance with documentation coordination.
• Prepare required customs documents and communicate with customers.
• Serve as primary contact for customs authorities and customers.
• Ensure activities comply with customs laws and internal guidelines.
• Review and validate export documents for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Adaptability

Math & IT literacy

Job description

DACHSER SE in Northampton is seeking a Customs Declarant – Imports to manage all customs-related activities within the branch, ensuring import shipments comply with national and international regulations and documenting shipments.

The role involves coordinating with customs authorities and advising internal teams and customers on procedures. Working hours are Monday–Friday 12:00–21:00 under a permanent, full-time contract.