Senior Customs Manager - Lead & Compliance (Office-Based)

WR Logistics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Logistics seeks an experienced Customs Manager to lead a 4-person customs team in our Dagenham operation. The role focuses on end-to-end customs processes, compliance, and liaison with HMRC to ensure smooth import/export activities.

The successful candidate will manage VAT/duties, oversee entries and forms for trailers, and mentor staff to maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency. Office-based role with negotiating salary around £50,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in customs with full import/export process knowledge.
• Experience handling HMRC inquiries.
• Experience leading a small team (4 operators).
• Proficient in Sequoia software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of 4 Customs Operators.
• Oversee customs processes and compliance.
• Complete customs entries and T forms for export trailers.
• Arrange customs clearance for import trailers.
• Manage VAT and duties.
• Handle HMRC queries.
• Mentor and train team members where needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Customs compliance

HMRC liaison

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Sequoia

Job description

WR Logistics seeks an experienced Customs Manager to lead a 4-person customs team in our Dagenham operation. The role focuses on end-to-end customs processes, compliance, and liaison with HMRC to ensure smooth import/export activities.

The successful candidate will manage VAT/duties, oversee entries and forms for trailers, and mentor staff to maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency. Office-based role with negotiating salary around £50,000.