Senior Customs Clearance Lead – Own the Process

Spring Supply Chain; River; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-based role

Full-time position

Family-feel culture

Job summary

Spring Supply Chain in Dagenham, Essex, is recruiting an experienced Customs Clearance Manager (Freight Forwarding) for a 100% office-based role. You will lead a team of 4 Customs Operators, oversee road freight imports/exports and occasional sea freight, and manage HMRC communications to ensure accurate customs entries and VAT handling.

The role offers a senior, hands-on position with ownership of the customs function and potential for salary around £50,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience within customs processes.
• Strong knowledge of the full customs clearance process.
• Experience leading or managing a customs team.
• Experience with Sequoia or similar customs system is desirable.
• Proven experience dealing directly with HMRC.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and manage a team of 4 Customs Operators.
• Oversee road freight import/export and some sea freight where applicable.
• Prepare and issue customs entries and T Forms for export trailers.
• Arrange and oversee customs clearance for import trailers.
• Manage VAT and customs duties, liaising with HMRC on queries.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and training to Customs Operators.

Job description

Spring Supply Chain in Dagenham, Essex, is recruiting an experienced Customs Clearance Manager (Freight Forwarding) for a 100% office-based role. You will lead a team of 4 Customs Operators, oversee road freight imports/exports and occasional sea freight, and manage HMRC communications to ensure accurate customs entries and VAT handling.

The role offers a senior, hands-on position with ownership of the customs function and potential for salary around £50,000 depending on experience.