Customs Clerk

White Recruitment Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Modern offices

Career progression

Training & development

International exposure

Job summary

White Recruitment Limited in Dublin is seeking a Customs Clerk to join its expanding logistics team. The role focuses on preparing and processing import and export declarations while ensuring compliance with Irish and EU procedures.

You will work on a hybrid basis, with one day per week from home, and benefit from a modern office, ongoing training, and clear opportunities for career progression within a growing international business.

Qualifications

• Experience handling import and export declarations.
• Good knowledge of Irish and EU customs procedures.
• Experience with customs systems and freight forwarding software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit import and export customs declarations.
• Ensure shipments comply with current customs procedures and regulations.
• Classify goods using correct commodity codes and verify invoices.

Skills

Customs procedures

Import/export declarations

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Customs software

Freight software

Job description

Customs Clerk (468059) Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Salary: EUR38000 - EUR42000 per annum

Location: Dublin
Salary: Up to €42,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

A growing global logistics company is looking for an experienced Customs Clerk to join its Dublin team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful international business offering modern offices, strong employee benefits and genuine long-term career progression.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and processing customs documentation while ensuring shipments remain compliant with all relevant customs regulations.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and submitting import and export customs declarations
• Completing customs documentation accurately and within required deadlines
• Ensuring all shipments comply with current customs procedures and regulations
• Classifying goods using the correct commodity codes
• Checking commercial invoices, packing lists and transport documentation
• Liaising with customers, customs authorities, hauliers and internal departments
• Resolving customs queries and documentation issues
• Monitoring customs clearance progress and providing regular updatesMaintaining accurate records for compliance and audit purposes
• Advising customers on customs requirements where necessary
• Supporting road, air and ocean freight shipments with customs clearance
• Ensuring duties, taxes and relevant charges are calculated correctly
• Keeping up to date with changes to customs legislation and procedures
• Supporting the wider operations team when required

Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Customs Clerk, Customs Agent or Customs Clearance Operator
• Experience completing import and export customs declarations
• Good knowledge of Irish and EU customs procedures
• Experience with customs systems and freight forwarding software
• Knowledge of commodity codes, duties and taxes
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple declarations and deadlines
• Confidence dealing with customers, customs authorities and transport partners
• Strong problem-solving skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Package and Benefits

• Salary up to €42,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working with 1 day per week from home
• Modern office environment
• Excellent company benefits and employee perks
• Permanent, full-time position
• Opportunity to join a growing global business
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Exposure to international freight and customs operations
• Long-term career opportunities within the wider business

This role would suit an experienced customs professional looking to join a progressive global company with excellent benefits, modern offices and plenty of opportunity to develop.