Operations – Import Customs Clearance Coordinator job opportunity at DHL.

Bachelor's (B.Sc.)

Dover, United Kingdom

Dover....United Kingdom

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JOB TITLE - Operations – Import Customs Clearance Coordinator DEPARTMENT - GBO (Customs Clearance) REPORTS TO - Team Lead JOB PURPOSE : In this position you will be required to assist in the efficient and effective keying of import customs entries, supporting post clearance activity in line with HMRC/internal requirements and subsequent admin on accounts. To gain and maintain a high level of knowledge and standard within our industry.  Develop effective relationships with customers, service providers & other Hillebrand Gori offices and agents to meet the customers’ needs. Additional duties and requirements relating to customs clearance activity may be applicable to meet business needs. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES : Accurate input of order data via various in house and HMRC associated systems General administration Assisting colleagues in maintaining effectiveness of Customs data entry Dealing with telephone and email queries Customs import declarations covering movements for Excise cargo, adjacent products and occasional general cargo Ensure HMRC regulations and processes are upheld, alongside our internal code of conduct and compliance regulations Monitoring of guarantees and closure of associated documents alongside HMRC and clients. Analyse and assist with solving operational problems and provide guidance to customers and colleagues as and when required ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES : The above duties are not an exhaustive list. The job holder may be required to undertake additional duties as the needs of the business dictate. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES : The above duties are not an exhaustive list. The job holder may be required to undertake additional duties as the needs of the business dictate. MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES None KEY CONTACTS Internal staff Suppliers Customers SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS : None PERFORMANCE INDICATORS : As per objectives defined within our in-house system: CHRIS (Cross-divisional Human Resource Information System) BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY : None Working Hours : Mon-Fri 09:00 – 17:30 (60 Min Lunch Break) may be requested as and when to work an earlier / later shift to cover holidays and workloads Cover out of office hours callout when required Additional hours as and when required COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE: Knowledge of GB Import customs clearance formalities and associated computer systems Knowledge on the CDS (Customs Declaration System), HMRC system PERSONAL SKILLS : Excellent planning and organisational skills Excellent communication skills Self-motivated and able to work without supervision Experienced team player Able to work under pressure Enthusiastic and driven to achieve targets and objectives Excellent customer service skills LANGUAGE SKILLS : Excellent verbal & written English COMPUTER SKILLS : General computer skills, Inc. Excel EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS : Good standard of general education PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / SKILLS : Experience in Excise clearance requirements experience in import customs formalities JOB REFERENCE NUMBER : GBO-OPS(JD) DATE LAST UPDATED : 09.2025