Impulse Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Customs Clearence Broker for a large company based in Rathcoole Co Dublin Fully Remote
This is a full time Permanent position and a fully remote role
Hours will be Shift time: 11.30am-8.00pm, Monday to Friday
Only applicants with the ideal experience, including Customs Broker expertise, will be contacted at this time.”
The ideal candidate will have previous customs experience and must have a passion for logistics
Reports To: Customs Manager
Location: Rathcoole, Dublin
Employment Type: Full‑time
Role Overview
The Customs Clearance Broker is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of customs declarations in compliance with Irish Revenue, EU customs regulations, and relevant international trade requirements.
The role involves liaising with customers, carriers, and regulatory authorities to facilitate smooth import and export movements while maintaining high compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Customs Declarations & Compliance
- Prepare and submit import/export declarations via AIS, AES, ICS2 and other relevant systems.
- Ensure correct tariff classification (HS codes), valuation, origin, duties, VAT, and regulatory checks.
- Verify documentation such as commercial invoices, packing lists, proofs of origin, licences, and certificates.
- Monitor customs status and proactively resolve any queries or holds from Revenue.
Customer & Stakeholder Management
- Act as a point of contact for customers regarding customs requirements, clearance status, and documentation.
- Provide guidance to clients on customs procedures, Brexit related requirements, and compliance best practices.‑related requirements, and compliance best practices.
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, carriers, warehouse teams, and government agencies.
Audit & Recordkeeping
- Maintain accurate records for audit trails in line with Irish and EU customs legislation.
- Support internal audits and compliance monitoring activities.
- Identify and report any compliance risks, discrepancies, or potential delays.
Operational Excellence
- Track and manage daily clearance workload to ensure all deadlines are met.
- Provide data and reporting for KPIs such as clearance times, accuracy, and service levels.
- Support continuous improvement of customs processes and systems.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in customs clearance or international freight operations.
- Strong knowledge of Irish Revenue and EU customs regulations.
- Experience with AIS, AES, ROS, ICS2, or similar customs systems.
- Proficiency in tariff classification, Incoterms, valuation, and duty/VAT rules.
Desirable
- Irish Revenue Customs Qualification or similar certification.
- Experience within logistics, freight forwarding, distribution, or 3PL environments.
- Knowledge of specialised regimes such as bonded warehousing, inward/outward processing (IPR/OPR), or temporary imports.
Skills & Competencies
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accuracy of customs declarations.
- On-time clearance performance.
- Compliance audit results.
- Customer satisfaction and response time.
- Timely resolution of customs queries.
Working Conditions
- Office‑based, remote, or shift work depending on operational needs.
- Fast-paced customs environment with daily deadlines.
- May require occasional extended hours during peak periods.