Customs Assistant

DSV Road GmbH; Ireland; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement

Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme

Employee counselling

Company Pension

Job summary

DSV in Naas, Co. Kildare, is seeking a Customs Assistant to support the customs division in handling NON-EU goods under DSV control and ensure entries comply with regulations.

You will liaise with customers to gather correct information, generate costings and quotations, and manage import/export declarations through to completion. The role suits proactive, target-driven individuals with Excel/Word/PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a freight forwarding environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a target-driven team.
• Self-motivated with drive and initiative.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers to gather correct info for customs purposes.
• Produce costings and quotations.
• Liaise with Revenue to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Receive and process import documentation.
• Handle Import Customs Clearances
• Handle Export customs declarations
• Manage and monitor entries until completion

Skills

Customer liaison

Target-driven

Self-motivated

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

If you are a current DSV employee and interested in a position in another country, please contact your Human Resource representative to discuss the process and requirements of applying.

At DSV we're building the world’s leading logistics and transport network. With this exciting growth comes opportunity — and we’re looking for new talent to join us.

Role: Customs Assistant

Location: Naas, Kildare

Hours: Mon – Fri 0900 – 1730 – Saturday mornings needed (flexi time in lieu)

We are recruiting for a Customs Assistant to support the customs division in the reporting of NON EU goods under DSV control and ensuring customs entries are prepared in line with customs regulations.

What will you be doing?

• Liaising with customers to gather correct info for customs purposes
• Producing costings and quotations.
• Liaising with Revenue and ensuring we are compliant with regulations.
• Receiving and processing Import documentation
• Import Customs Clearances
• Export customs declarations
• Manage / monitor entries until completion.

About You

• Previous experience working within a freight forwarding environment with some exposure to dealing with NON EU countries
• Enjoy working in a target-driven team environment.
• Be self-motivated with drive and initiative.
• Be proficient in current software options - Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
• Good verbal, written communication and listening skills.

What can we offer you?

Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries.

• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
• Employee counselling, for support with physical and mental wellbeing
• Company Pension, which, when a member of, also provides access to Life Cover and Critical Illness cover

Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years’ worth of referencing and criminal record checks.

We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.