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Customs Specialist

🏢 DSV • 📍 Swadlincote, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range
£22,400 - £24,110
£1,867 - £2,009 / mo

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Swadlincote, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Job Req Number: 63145
Time Type: Full Time

BRIEF OVERVIEW

Working as a Solutions Customs Specialist you will be ensuring import and export clearance is completed with customs warehousing being maintained for Bonded customers.


This position offers a unique opportunity to understand the import and export sector from a logistics perspective. A Solutions Customs Clerk will be completing import and export entries within customs software and maintaining a customs warehouse on behalf of our customers.


The job of the Solutions Customs Specialist is a very important role within the Solutions division working on behalf of our customs warehousing customers, this role can lead into other roles within both the customs and logistics industries.


KEY TASKS


Handling imports clearance from start to finish


Import clearance via any mode of transport


Communication with external suppliers and government bodies


Operationally handle all import shipments on our in house system


Operationally handle all export shipments on our in house system


Deliver high levels of customer service


Support commercial awareness and management team


Support and assist colleagues in other departments


Ensure customs compliance is maintained


ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:


Good understanding of import freight procedures


Ability to work to demanding deadlines


Excellent telephone manner and communication skills


Computer literate in Microsoft office


Excellent Attention to detail

Flexible approach and attitude


Ability to work on own initiative and part of a team is essential


Sound Educational background


Excellent organisational skills including record keeping


Problem solving and the ability to engage critical thinking skills


Desirable:


Knowledge of customs warehousing


Good knowledge of CNS/Destin8/CCS


Good knowledge of UK Trade Tariff


Workable knowledge of customs procedures


WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

A role in a successful, dynamic company


Be a part of a strong team of performance driven colleagues


Competitive salary


Great future career prospects for advancement


A professional working environment


ABOUT DSV CAREERS

Do you want to be part of something 55,000 times bigger than you?


That’s how many colleagues you’ll have on a journey towards connecting the world and making your mark.

We believe that people are able to achieve their potential if they take ownership of their own career. That’s why we’ll give you every opportunity to do just that.


People are at the core of who we are - the drive, talent and devotion they bring to the table every day are what make DSV the exciting place it is. It’s a dynamic and fast-moving environment with rapid decisions at every level – where ambition meets teamwork in an effort to face challenges, succeed, move forward and make a difference. We care about your opportunity to influence the path of your career, whether you want to advance locally or look for adventures abroad. With a massive global reach and offices in more than 80 countries, the opportunities are plenty.

If you have the right drive, the right talent and enjoy responsibility, we’ll give you the support you need to explore the reach of your potential.


We are freight forwarders, salespeople, accountants, forklift drivers, IT engineers, specialists and countless others – and we all made the choice to forward our careers.

Join us and forward your career at DSV.


DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

DSV is a dynamic workplace that fosters inclusivity and diversity. We conduct our business with integrity, respecting different cultures and the dignity and rights of individuals. When you join DSV, you are working for one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. You’ll join a talented team of more than 75,000 employees in over 80 countries, working passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services. DSV aspires to lead the way towards a more sustainable future for our industry and are committed to trading on nature’s terms.

We promote collaboration and transparency and strive to attract, motivate and retain talented people in a culture of respect. If you are driven, talented and wish to be part of a progressive and versatile organisation, we’ll support you and your need to achieve your potential and forward your career.

Visit dsv.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

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Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Customs Specialist roles across DSV's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Shipping & Trucking.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,400 - £24,110 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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