Global Customs & Shipping Specialist

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Reading; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

270 hours annual leave

Pension scheme 9–13%

Maternity/Paternity leave

Professional development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts

Special Leave for volunteering

Job summary

Atomic Weapons Establishment is recruiting a Customs & Shipping Specialist to manage international shipping (imports/exports) in a fully onsite role. You will apply customs controls, maintain safety standards and support improvement programmes while coordinating with internal teams and overseas offices.

AWE values proactive, flexible professionals with DV/SC clearance potential. The role requires 2 years in shipping with customs compliance, readiness for government vetting, and experience with

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a shipping role involving customs and trade compliance.
• Able to attain and maintain Government Developed Vetting security status.
• Exposure to defence shipping/logistics is an advantage.
• Experience with import/export post-BREXIT, especially by road.
• Ability to choose shipping method and supplier based on quotes and customer needs.
• Capable of working calmly under changing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver international shipping requirements (exports and imports).
• Apply internal customs and trade control policies to meet regulatory obligations.
• Maintain high standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality; be a team player.
• Support Shipping Operations Manager to deliver improvement and change programmes.
• Communicate with internal customers and overseas offices; coordinate with external suppliers for road, air and courier shipping.
• Attend operational meetings and manage records, archiving and financial administration; keep training up to date.

Skills

Shipping & customs

Security vetting

Defence shipping

EU import/export

Job description

Atomic Weapons Establishment is recruiting a Customs & Shipping Specialist to manage international shipping (imports/exports) in a fully onsite role. You will apply customs controls, maintain safety standards and support improvement programmes while coordinating with internal teams and overseas offices.

AWE values proactive, flexible professionals with DV/SC clearance potential. The role requires 2 years in shipping with customs compliance, readiness for government vetting, and experience with