Customs Manager

White Recruitment Construction; England; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and customs services provider in Dover is seeking an experienced Customs Operations Manager to oversee customs operations and lead a team. This role demands over 10 years of customs clearance experience, strong management skills, and IT proficiency. The successful candidate will enhance efficiency and compliance in a dynamic environment, offering a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in customs clearance.
• Proven track record in people management and operations leadership.
• Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and motivate a team of customs clearance specialists.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth workflow and compliance.
• Streamline procedures to enhance accuracy and productivity.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant customs and trade regulations.

Skills

People management

Customs clearance expertise

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

IT proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Customs Operations Manager — Dover

Up to £60,000 + package

A leading logistics and customs services provider based in Dover is seeking an experienced Customs Operations Manager to join its dynamic management team. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven professional to lead and develop a high-performing customs clearance department in a fast-paced, expanding business.

As Customs Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of customs operations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and exceptional service delivery. You’ll manage and motivate a skilled team while driving improvements across systems, processes, and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and motivate a team of customs clearance specialists
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth workflow and compliance
• Streamline procedures to enhance accuracy and productivity
• Ensure adherence to all relevant customs and trade regulations

Skills & Experience Required

• 10+ years of experience in customs clearance
• Proven track record in people management and operations leadership
• Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills
• Excellent IT proficiency (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

This Customs Operations Manager role in Dover offers a fantastic opportunity to influence the success and direction of a respected logistics business. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead a talented team within a thriving organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

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