Customs Specialist – Freight

SDW Recruitment Ltd; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Southampton is seeking a Customs Expert passionate about Customs & International Trade. The role requires solid customs knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to mentor others. With a supportive team environment and hybrid working options, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to important Customs projects.

Qualifications

• Solid Customs background required.
• Experience in import/export requirements.
• Experience in business analysis and collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor changes in Customs legislation and provide guidance.
• Analyze and document customs processes.
• Mentor and coach forwarding team and clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Customs background

Job description

Are you passionate about all things Customs & International Trade? Would you consider yourself an expert in this field? Do you have exceptional analytical skills with a keen eye for detail? Then this could be be the role for you?

The Role:

As a Customs Expert, you will need a solid customs background with up-to-date knowledge on all things Customs related. Ideally, you will come from a freight forwarding background or have experience working for HMRC.

You will be responsible for monitoring changes in Customs legislation, analysing, documenting, and providing guidance to the business.

You will act as a mentor and coach to the forwarding team, the wider business, and clients.

The successful candidate will be involved in Customs projects and serve as a focal point in the business, as well as being hands-on during busy periods, completing declarations with the team.

Essential Criteria:

• Solid Customs background
• Good understanding of import/export requirements
• Experience in business analysis
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to work under pressure

About the Company:

Our client is based in Southampton and is a leader in their field. They have a supportive management structure and team in place.

Salary & Benefits:

For this position, our client is offering a competitive salary depending on experience, plus great benefits. The role can be hybrid, with around 2 days a week working remotely.

Apply today as our client is keen to hold interviews and appoint as soon as possible.