Customs & Treasury - Digital Degree Apprenticeship
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Customs & Treasury team within Finance & Controlling. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in a highly specialised area while completing a Level 6 Digital Manager Degree Apprenticeship (BSc) with Cranfield University (MK:U).
Role
You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our UK customs activities, while also supporting process improvement and digital initiatives.
Daily Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage the customs mailbox, responding to internal and external queries
- Maintain and update import trackers
- Check, reconcile and file customs clearance documentation from brokers
- Support customs declarations for parts and vehicles
- Monitor automated (RPA) processes and help resolve errors or gaps
Monthly Responsibilities
- Reconcile customs entries to ensure completeness and accuracy at month end
- Support preparation of duty reports and financial reconciliations
- Monitor and reconcile HMRC deferment accounts
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies (e.g. MSS reports, import records)
- Produce KPI dashboards and support compliance reporting
- Assist with monthly compliance checks and audit preparation
Ad Hoc & Development Activities
- Investigate system errors and data issues within customs systems (e.g. iCust)
- Support process improvement and automation initiatives
- Manage and validate key customs data and documentation (e.g. EBB processes)
- Act as a point of contact for operational customs queries over time
Support audits and non-standard import/export scenarios (e.g. temporary imports) - Contribute to continuous improvement of customs processes and controls
What You’ll Learn
You will develop a strong mix of business, digital and leadership skills, including:
- Data analysis and dashboard creation
- Process automation and AI in business
- Digital strategy and implementation
- Business systems and technology solutions
- Financial analysis and decision-making
- Project management and continuous improvement
You will gradually transition from supporting operations to:
- Identifying process improvements
- Using data to drive decisions
- Supporting digital transformation initiatives
- Advising stakeholders on more efficient ways of working
Training
Hopfully a full time poistion if available.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Digital and technology solutions professional (level 6)
- Training Provider
- CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm (hybrid working) with one study day.
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years 11 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Monday, 29th June 2026
- Start Date
- Saturday, 1st August 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
About the Employer
MERCEDES-BENZ TRUCKS UK LIMITED
At Daimler Truck UK Ltd, we are responsible for the Sales and Marketing of Daimler Truck products across the UK, including Mercedes‐Benz Trucks—a brand globally recognised for quality, reliability, and innovation. Our vehicles support a wide range of industries, from logistics and retail to construction and long‐haul transportation, providing customers with efficient, safe and driver‐focused solutions.
Mercedes‐Benz trucks are engineered to deliver outstanding performance, advanced safety systems and exceptional driver comfort, helping businesses operate reliably and efficiently every day. We are firmly committed to leading the future of sustainable transportation, with a strong focus on fuel efficiency, emissions reduction and enhanced safety across our product portfolio.