Who we are – DFDS is one of Northern Europe’s largest shipping and logistics companies.  We aim to attract and retain the best talents, provide challenge and opportunity for personal development. We also make sure that you know what a difference you make to our business; at DFDS, people mean the world to us.

 

The Role…  will be to deliver a high-quality level of customer service using specific skills you will be taught to administer customs declarations.  As the United Kingdom edges closer to leaving the European Union, the opportunity to be trained as a customs clearance clerk will provide you with a great insight into the world of international trade.  You will learn to administer all process related to the customs clearance of cargo both leaving and arriving into the United Kingdom, be trained to help customers understand the restrictions when it comes to international border controls and, work alongside a team of likeminded and enthusiastic colleagues ensuring that as customs laws change, we continue to keep our customers informed.  

 

Responsibilities will include…

• Understand current import and export clearance requirements
• Have understanding and working knowledge of all clearance and border control processes
• Complete and process import and export declarations identifying status and regimes
• Calculating duties and taxes to be paid
• Coordinate with importers/exporters/customers 
• Support the DFDS UK and European network
• To undertake relevant training as deemed appropriate

 

Key Skills Required…

• Deadline driven
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• A keen eye for detail
• Problem solving skills
• Communications Skills 
• Flexible and adaptable way of working 
• The desire to learn something new
• Basic IT skills

 

What we do for you… We offer you an interesting workplace and a key role in a growing international company. You will get to work with many different professional groups and be part of a successful, forwarding thinking team. For the right candidate there will be great opportunities for professional growth.

 

Interested? Apply now…. If you have exceptional Administration and strategic capabilities, with a passion and drive for success in a fast-paced deadline driven environment please submit your CV and application in English by sending an email to the recruitment team and CV's will be evaluated on an ongoing basis.