Customs & Compliance Officer - Global Trade

Raytheon Technologies; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Plymouth is seeking a Customs Officer to join their Global Trade team. The role involves acting as the Official Customs Officer, ensuring compliance with customs regulations, and supporting project teams with expert advice. The ideal candidate will have a background in law or business, experience in customs, and attention to detail. The position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Attractive Compensation Package + Bonus

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development & Growth

Healthcare benefits

Death in Service Benefit

Generous Employer Contribution to Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience with customs policies is critical.
• Understanding of HTS and UK export classification is critical.
• This role will work onsite in Plymouth, can transition to hybrid working once established.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Official Customs Officer for Atlantic Inertial Systems Ltd.
• Provide expert advice on customs compliance and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and auditable import records.
• Oversee brokers’ customs clearances with timely HMRC declarations.
• Complete and submit required customs reports with HMRC.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of global customs and trade requirements

Proven experience with customs

Education

Bachelor's degree in law or business

Job description

Overview

Date Posted: 2025-10-24

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Atlantic Inertial Systems Limited, Clittaford Road, Southway, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6DE

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Here at Collins Aerospace, we have an exciting opportunity for a Customs officer to join our Global Trade team in Plymouth. Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. We have the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Every day we imagine ways to make the skies and the spaces we touch smarter, safer and more amazing than ever. Together we chart new journeys, reunite families, protect nations and save lives. And we do it all with some of the greatest talent this industry has to offer. We are looking forward to welcoming a Customs officer to our team; this is a fantastic role where you will have direct impact on the success, safety and reputation of Collins. Join our team!

What you will do

• Act as the Official Customs Officer for Atlantic Inertial Systems ltd
• Provide expert advice to our project teams and stakeholders on customs compliance and procedures (including import and export)
• Maintain accurate and auditable import records
• Provide clearance instructions
• Oversee brokers’ customs clearances, ensuring timely and accurate HMRC declarations
• Manage and maintain all customs special procedures (e.g., IP, OP, TA, CW, AEO), ensuring they are updated and renewed as needed
• Complete and submit all required customs reports, quarterly filings with HMRC, including bills of discharge
• Support regulatory (United Kingdom/U.S.) and company policy related investigation and disclosure activities, implement resulting corrective actions
• Take responsibility for documentation ensuring all processes are met with the highest standard and attention to detail

What you will learn and develop

• Global Trade and Customs knowledge
• Multitasking and efficiency
• Industry expertise

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law or business and/or equivalent experience
• Proven experience working with customs is critical
• Knowledge of global customs and trade requirements
• Understanding of HTS and UK export classification is critical. Knowledge of ITAR is desirable
• Proven experience in documentation management within customs
• Attention to detail and the ability to work with high volumes of paperwork
• SC Clearance required
• This role will work onsite in Plymouth, can transition to hybrid working once established

What we will offer you

• 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays + Purchase more option
• Attractive Compensation Package + Bonus
• Hybrid Work Options (Role dependent)
• Professional Development & Growth
• Support with professional fees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare benefits (including a healthcare cash plan)
• Staff Discounts
• Work/Life Balance & Wellness Programs
• Employee Recognition & Referral Bonuses
• Death in Service Benefit
• Generous Employer Contribution to Pension Scheme

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