Remote OPR & Customs Specialist – UK Logistics

Hexagon AB; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is seeking a Customs Professional to own key customs and international logistics activities for Waygate UK, focusing on Outward Processing Relief (OPR), UK import/export processes and customs compliance.

The role involves managing documentation, coordinating cross-border movements, and ensuring audit-ready records in line with UK HMRC requirements. Collaboration with brokers, forwarders and internal stakeholders is essential to drive issues to resolution.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in customs, import/export or international logistics.
• Strong practical knowledge of UK customs regulations, HMRC requirements and import/export procedures.
• Hands-on experience with customs and shipping documentation, including commercial invoices and import/export instructions.
• Experience with Outward Processing Relief (OPR) and cross-border shipment processes.
• Good understanding of Incoterms, HS Tariff Classification, country of origin and customs duties/valuation.
• Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders and internal stakeholders.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, and good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the divisional Outward Processing Relief (OPR) process, including shipments between the UK and Germany.
• Prepare, review and issue import/export instructions, commercial invoices and customs/shipping documentation, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and UK customs regulations.
• Coordinate international shipments, including returns, drop shipments and other cross-border freight movements.
• Maintain accurate OPR, customs and shipment trackers and audit-ready records, supporting internal and external customs audits.
• Support customs classification and compliance activities, including HS Tariff Classification, country of origin, customs valuation and duty treatment.
• Work closely with the warehouse team, customs brokers, freight forwarders and internal stakeholders, providing guidance on customs processes and international shipment requirements.
• Identify customs and logistics risks, resolve operational issues and support continuous improvement of customs and international logistics processes.

Skills

UK customs regulations

Import/Export procedures

OPR knowledge

Cross-border shipments

Excel

English communication

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is seeking a Customs Professional to own key customs and international logistics activities for Waygate UK, focusing on Outward Processing Relief (OPR), UK import/export processes and customs compliance.

The role involves managing documentation, coordinating cross-border movements, and ensuring audit-ready records in line with UK HMRC requirements. Collaboration with brokers, forwarders and internal stakeholders is essential to drive issues to resolution.