At DFDS we’re driven & passionate about delivering an excellent service to our customers and our workload is increasing at our Dover office. We are looking for a Customs Administrator to join our current team to help with new and existing work, whilst maintaining a seamless service. If you’re looking for a role within a dynamic and enthusiastic environment and have a willingness to succeed… we have the opportunity for you!

Working Mon – Fri, 08:00 – 17:00, you’ll be responsible for ensuring supplier documentation and paperwork is compliant, before completing the data entry onto the Government platform, IPAFFS. This includes creating pre notifications, readying files for the customs clearance teams, as well as raising jobs within our in-house IT systems. If you enjoy an administration role and have proven reliability & attendance record, then you will be well suited to this vacancy. Attention to detail, to ensure accuracy, combined with a strong work ethic are essential.

We seek someone who has at least one year’s current experience within a Customs role, as we will require you to demonstrate a basic understanding of relevant customs related laws and regulations. However, if successful, further training will be provided, so an enthusiasm to learn and broaden your knowledge base is a key attribute. An ability to work within tight timescales is essential, along with strong computer and communication skills which are necessary for this role. You will be assisting with the development of customer relationships and handling any queries which may arise, to ensure we are maintaining a fantastic customer service. The team are incredibly supportive and will ensure that you are comfortable in your new role, on hand to offer any help or advice you may need.

DFDS understands that to be successful we need to grow and develop our talent. You will become part of a dynamic, collaborative business, which operates at a fast pace, so if you are looking for a challenge where every day can be different, this is the role for you!

 

Now about what we can give you. You’ll become part of a great business who take our people development seriously. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to four guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Regular Team social events for employees and families
• 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
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more
• Access to Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing

Who We Are…. DFDS provides shipping and transport services in Europe, generating annual revenues of EUR 1.8bn. To over 8,000 freight customers, we deliver high performance and superior reliability through shipping and port terminal services, and transport and logistics solutions. For six million passengers, we provide safe overnight and short sea ferry services. Our 7,000 employees are located on ships and in offices across 20 countries. DFDS was founded in 1866, is headquartered in Copenhagen, and listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. In the UK, DFDS prides itself on having signed the Armed Forces Covenant and membership of the Apprenticeship Diversity Champions Network. We have just been added to the CILT top 30 Logistics Providers List!

Interested? Apply now! If you’re looking for a varied role and have a desire to work with one of Northern Europe’s leading shipping and logistics company, please send us across your CV!