Job Req Number: 94370
Time Type: Full Time
Customs Compliance Assistant
DSV is recruiting for a Customs Compliance Assistant at DSV Road, Harwich. This role offers a great opportunity to join a company committed to quality, innovation, and logistics services.
Purpose of the role
* Support compliance in Customs & Security activities across DSV, safeguarding assets, and ensuring a safe environment for employees, visitors, and customer freight.
* Facilitate compliance of import and export activities in accordance with regulations and controls.
Key Tasks
* Liaise with Logistics to authorize dispatches within the UK and to EU destinations.
* Maintain records for dispatched goods, ensuring checks on Shipping Instructions, customs entries, and shipment paperwork.
* Declare consignments containing hazardous goods correctly and provide supporting paperwork.
* Check freight accounts for charges and duties, passing details to finance.
* Arrange clearance of goods into the UK, issuing instructions to agents and authorizing payments as needed.
* Ensure import permits/licenses are in place and maintain records for import consignments, completing HMRC returns.
* Assist with HMRC, HMG, and internal audits.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
* Experience in freight forwarding or logistics, customs compliance, or related roles.
* Experience with Customs Warehouse and customs entries.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* Ability to meet deadlines and KPIs.
* Willingness to learn and good administration skills.
* Knowledge of HMRC formalities and export controls.
* Excellent communication skills.
What we offer
* Competitive salary and growth opportunities within a global company.
* Participation in sustainability initiatives and access to employee benefits such as enhanced leave, salary sacrifice schemes, wellbeing apps, insurance, and discounts.
We do not accept CVs from recruitment agencies unless previously engaged. Contact ukierecruitment@dsv.com for agency inquiries.
Learn more about DSV Careers through the links provided.
Links:
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QJLhUSBN_0
*https://www.dsv.com/en/sustainability-esg
*https://www.dsv.com/en/about-dsv
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnMpG10Po3w
About DSV
DSV is committed to inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability. Join a high-performing, global team dedicated to excellent customer service and a sustainable future. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
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