Road Freight Customs Operations Lead

Right Now Recruitment; Colnbrook; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training in Customs procedures

Permanent, full-time position

Colnbrook base

Job summary

Right Now Group in Colnbrook is recruiting for a Customs Operations Supervisor to join a busy, established transport and logistics operation. You will supervise a team of six, coordinate workloads and oversee UK and European Road Freight Customs activity, ensuring driver paperwork and documentation are accurate and on time.

This hands-on role offers full training on Customs procedures and company systems, with a strong emphasis on supervisor and operational leadership.

Qualifications

• Previous Supervisor, Team Leader or operational management experience.
• Strong people management and team leadership skills.
• Experience within Road Freight, Transport, Logistics or Customs would be advantageous.
• Previous Customs experience is not essential but beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of six.
• Coordinate daily workloads and allocate tasks across the Customs operation.
• Oversee Road Freight Customs activity for inbound and outbound movements.
• Prepare and manage driver paperwork for vehicles travelling between the UK and Europe.
• Ensure all relevant Customs and transport documentation is complete and accurate.
• Oversee the preparation of full pre-alert packages.
• Ensure documentation is completed within required deadlines.
• Coordinate with drivers, customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Monitor inbound and outbound road freight movements.
• Prioritise workloads according to daily requirements.
• Support staff training and development.
• Identify and resolve operational issues as they arise.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy across the department.
• Ensure daily operations run smoothly and deadlines are met.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Team leadership

Road Freight

Customs

Job description

Right Now Group in Colnbrook is recruiting for a Customs Operations Supervisor to join a busy, established transport and logistics operation. You will supervise a team of six, coordinate workloads and oversee UK and European Road Freight Customs activity, ensuring driver paperwork and documentation are accurate and on time.

This hands-on role offers full training on Customs procedures and company systems, with a strong emphasis on supervisor and operational leadership.