Road Freight/ Customs Clearance Operator

Title: Road Freight Forwarder

Location: North Dublin

Terms: Full-Time, Office-Based, Permanent

Package: €40,000 - €45,000, Pension

An established international logistics company is seeking an experienced Import Customs & Freight Coordinator to manage import customs clearance activities and support end-to-end freight forwarding operations. The role involves ensuring all shipments are processed efficiently, compliantly, and delivered within customer timelines while maintaining high service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Irish import customs clearance processes from start to finish.
• Prepare and submit customs declarations using AIS (Automated Import System).
• Coordinate import shipments across air, sea, and road freight.
• Ensure all shipping, customs, and compliance documentation is accurate and completed on time.
• Liaise with customers, carriers, customs authorities, and internal teams regarding shipment status and customs requirements.
• Provide updates to customers and resolve operational or customs-related issues proactively.
• Support export customs clearance and freight forwarding activities during holiday cover and busy operational periods.
• Ensure compliance with Irish and EU customs regulations, tariffs, classifications, and company procedures.
• Work closely with finance and operations teams to ensure timely invoicing and accurate job management.

Experience Required

• Experience in a similar customs role in Ireland is essential.
• Extensive hands on experience with Irish import customs clearance procedures.
• Proven experience using the AIS (Automated Import System) for customs declarations.
• Strong knowledge of EU and Irish customs regulations, tariffs, and commodity classification.
• Previous freight forwarding or logistics experience across air, sea, or road freight is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines simultaneously.