Customs Clearance Specialist

Customs Clearance Specialist – Night & Day Shifts Location: Dover Salary: Up to £36,000 (dependent on experience) Job Type: Permanent | Full Time Shifts: 2 days (07:00–19:00), 1 night off, 2 nights (19:00–07:00), followed by 4 days off Transport: Own transport an advantage About the Role Join a well-established and growing freight forwarding team handling UK and international shipments Take responsibility for end-to-end customs clearance, supporting a mix of imports, exports and transit movements Perfect for candidates experienced in CDS/E-Customs and night/day shift working Structured rota provides a great work-life balance in a fast-paced logistics environment Key Responsibilities Prepare and submit import, export and transit customs declarations using CDS, CNS, Destin8, and Descartes Manage procedures including Home Use, Temporary Admission, T1 Transit, CFSP, Customs Warehousing and Exports Classify goods accurately using the UK Global Tariff and ensure documentation is complete Liaise with HMRC, port authorities, internal teams and clients to ensure compliant and efficient clearances Handle post-entry amendments, queries and customs documentation audits Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK customs legislation and regulatory changes Work closely with freight, transport and warehouse teams to meet strict deadlines Candidate Requirements Minimum 3 years’ experience in customs clearance (import/export) within freight forwarding or logistics Strong knowledge of UK customs procedures, CDS/E-Customs, and commodity classification Confident user of CNS, Destin8, and Descartes Experience working night shifts or rotating shift patterns Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle multiple shipments simultaneously Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a shift-based team Exposure to road freight or multimodal operations is advantageous Why Apply Competitive salary Structured rota with day/night rotation and extended time off Secure permanent role in a fast-growing freight business Hands-on exposure to varied customs procedures and international movements Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop customs expertise Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion