Customs Team Assistant

Red Bull Technology Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Bull Technology Group in Milton Keynes seeks a proactive administrator to support UK Customs operations within the group’s international supply chains. You will maintain databases, prepare documents, and manage intranet pages for the Customs Team.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate with customs agents, freight forwarders, suppliers, manufacturers, and customers to ensure compliant, timely movements.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative, accountancy, customs, or trade role.
• High level of computer literacy, including MS Office.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in customs and international trade (desirable).
• Experience maintaining compliant records and databases.
• Strong attention to detail and numeracy skills.
• Customer-oriented mindset.
• Quick learner with a proactive attitude.
• Integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update Customs Team databases.
• Create presentations, spreadsheets, and documents for internal and external use.
• Maintain the Customs Team intranet pages.
• Administer and maintain manual customs record-keeping requirements.
• Engage with customs agents, freight forwarders, suppliers, manufacturers, and customers regarding customs movements.
• Support the collation and checking of customs documentation (e.g. MSS/CDS data, C79/PVA statements).
• Develop innovative database and record-keeping solutions.
• Meet UK Customs Team best practice expectations.
• Provide administrative support for meetings, travel, and general office functions.
• Ensure adherence to company-wide policies and procedures.
• Maintain a flexible and professional approach to work, supporting departmental needs.
• Promote a positive image of the team, department, and sponsors.
• Respect confidentiality of company intellectual property, assets, and operations.
• Report errors and good practices proactively to the Customs and Shipping Lead.
• Comply with customs regulations and team expectations.

Skills

MS Office

Organisational skills

Deadline-driven

Written and verbal communication

Customer-focused mindset

Proactive attitude

Integrity and professionalism

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Quick learner

Experience in admin/trade roles

Job description

Purpose:

To support the UK Customs Team in delivering compliant, efficient customs operations across the Red Bull Technology Group’s international supply chains.

This role is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Accountabilities:

• Maintain and update Customs Team databases.
• Create presentations, spreadsheets, and documents for internal and external use.
• Maintain the Customs Team intranet pages.
• Administer and maintain manual customs record-keeping requirements.
• Engage with customs agents, freight forwarders, suppliers, manufacturers, and customers regarding customs movements.
• Support the collation and checking of customs documentation (e.g. MSS/CDS data, C79/PVA statements).
• Develop innovative database and record-keeping solutions.
• Meet UK Customs Team best practice expectations.
• Provide administrative support for meetings, travel, and general office functions.

Additional Accountabilities:

• Ensure adherence to company-wide policies and procedures.
• Maintain a flexible and professional approach to work, supporting departmental needs.
• Promote a positive image of the team, department, and sponsors.
• Respect confidentiality of company intellectual property, assets, and operations.
• Report errors and good practices proactively to the Customs and Shipping Lead.
• Comply with customs regulations and team expectations.

Essential Competencies

• Experience in an administrative, accountancy, customs, or trade role.
• High level of computer literacy, including MS Office.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in customs and international trade (desirable).
• Experience maintaining compliant records and databases.
• Strong attention to detail and numeracy skills.
• Customer-oriented mindset.
• Quick learner with a proactive attitude.
• Integrity and professionalism.