Customs Clerk

White Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern office

Excellent benefits

Career progression

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

White Recruitment is seeking an experienced Customs Clerk in Dublin to join a growing global logistics team. You will prepare and submit import and export declarations and ensure shipments comply with current customs regulations.

The role offers modern offices, strong employee benefits and clear career progression, with the chance to work across road, air and ocean freight and maintain accurate records for audit purposes.

Qualifications

• Experience as Customs Clerk or similar role
• Experience completing import and export declarations
• Knowledge of Irish and EU customs procedures
• Familiarity with customs systems and freight software
• Knowledge of commodity codes, duties and taxes
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple declarations and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and in a team

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit import and export customs declarations
• Complete customs documentation accurately and within required deadlines
• Ensure all shipments comply with current customs procedures and regulations
• Classify goods using the correct commodity codes
• Check commercial invoices, packing lists and transport documentation
• Liaise with customers, customs authorities, hauliers and internal departments
• Resolve customs queries and documentation issues
• Monitor customs clearance progress and provide updates
• Maintain accurate records for compliance and audit purposes
• Advise customers on customs requirements where necessary
• Support road, air and ocean freight shipments with customs clearance
• Ensure duties, taxes and charges are calculated correctly
• Keep up to date with changes to customs legislation and procedures
• Support the wider operations team when required

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Customs software

Freight forwarding software

Job description

Customs Clerk (468059) Dublin, Republic of Ireland

Salary: EUR35000 - EUR45000 per annum

Location: Dublin
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 updates
• Maintaining 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 €45,000, depending on experience
• 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.