Senior Trade Compliance Officer

Renishaw; Pontyclun; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Renishaw is seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Officer to ensure compliance with customs and trade regulations. The role involves managing export declarations, providing guidance on tariff classifications, and improving trade compliance within the organization. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a benefits package designed to promote career development and a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

9% non-contributory pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Subsidised onsite restaurants

Free parking

24 hour fitness centres

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of import/export processes per HMRC legislation.
• Experience with customs handling and compliance systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of export declarations through checks and audits.
• Provide tariff classification guidelines to the business.
• Develop processes for Trade Compliance documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of HMRC trade legislation

Computer literacy including Microsoft Excel

Education

Formal qualifications in import/export processes

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Dynamics365

Job description

Client:

Renishaw

Location:

Pontyclun, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

5408172c89cd

Job Views:

4

Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

Job Description:

Job Description

Salary range:Up to £45,000 DOE
Hybrid working:3 days per week in the office
Location:Ideally based at Miskin in South Wales, but can also be the New Mills or Woodchester sites in Gloucestershire.

Renishaw is a FTSE 250 engineering company with a proud history of delivering measurement, calibration and precision manufacturing solutions to some of the most complex engineering processes in the world. Since our inception over half a century ago we have grown a global presence with over 70 offices in 39 countries across Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas and employ a workforce of over 5000 people.

As our Senior Trade Compliance Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that Renishaw's manufacturing division complies with all customs and trade regulations, navigating international trade laws with sound ethical judgment and pragmatism.

Responsibilities

Focus on export declarations and their accuracy. This includes carrying out export declaration checks and continuous audits

Provide accurate Tariff Classification guidelines to the business to ensure accuracy

Assist in customs valuation in line with global rules and liaising with the Group Finance Team

Develop a close working relationship with the Miskin warehouse team to establish trade compliance improvement areas

Assist with the IP operational process in terms of ensuring adherence to HMRC requirements – this will involve close liaison with the UK Import, Export, and Repair functions as well as Group Export Control, Group Finance, and Subsidiaries as appropriate

Create, maintain and develop processes to capture, record and report on Trade Compliance topics

Maintain relevant import and export operating procedures in line with HMRC legislative requirements

Undertake various areas of project work related to Trade Compliance activities.

Key requirements

Extensive knowledge of HMRC trade legislation and laws related to import/export processes

Experience/knowledge of the following: CHIEF (Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight), CFSP (Customs Freight Simplified Procedures), CDS (Customs Declaration Service), NES (National Export System), HMRC import/export commercial documentation requirements, HMRC commodity codes & classifications

A high level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel

Formal recognised qualifications gained in import/export processes

Experience in the use of ERP systems

Working knowledge of Sage, SyteLine, and/or Microsoft Dynamics365 ERP software packages (although appropriate training will be provided)

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact within a diverse multi-level organisation. The individual must possess excellent organisational skills, be able to prioritise, and work under pressure to meet deadlines. An effective problem solver with a meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a team environment and on their own initiative are paramount in this role.

When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. (*not available at our Castle Donington, Exeter & York sites).

We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.

Please click for further information about our benefits.

Please click for further information about diversity and inclusion at Renishaw.

Employment Type:

Permanent

Job Description

Senior Trade Compliance Officer

Salary range:Up to £45,000 DOE
Hybrid working:3 days per week in the office
Location:Ideally based at Miskin in South Wales, but can also be the New Mills or Woodchester sites in Gloucestershire.

Renishaw is a FTSE 250 engineering company with a proud history of delivering measurement, calibration and precision manufacturing solutions to some of the most complex engineering processes in the world. Since our inception over half a century ago we have grown a global presence with over 70 offices in 39 countries across Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas and employ a workforce of over 5000 people.

As our Senior Trade Compliance Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that Renishaw's manufacturing division complies with all customs and trade regulations, navigating international trade laws with sound ethical judgment and pragmatism.

Responsibilities

Focus on export declarations and their accuracy. This includes carrying out export declaration checks and continuous audits

Provide accurate Tariff Classification guidelines to the business to ensure accuracy

Assist in customs valuation in line with global rules and liaising with the Group Finance Team

Develop a close working relationship with the Miskin warehouse team to establish trade compliance improvement areas

Assist with the IP operational process in terms of ensuring adherence to HMRC requirements – this will involve close liaison with the UK Import, Export, and Repair functions as well as Group Export Control, Group Finance, and Subsidiaries as appropriate

Create, maintain and develop processes to capture, record and report on Trade Compliance topics

Maintain relevant import and export operating procedures in line with HMRC legislative requirements

Undertake various areas of project work related to Trade Compliance activities.

Key requirements

Extensive knowledge of HMRC trade legislation and laws related to import/export processes

Experience/knowledge of the following: CHIEF (Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight), CFSP (Customs Freight Simplified Procedures), CDS (Customs Declaration Service), NES (National Export System), HMRC import/export commercial documentation requirements, HMRC commodity codes & classifications

A high level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel

Desirable

Formal recognised qualifications gained in import/export processes

Experience in the use of ERP systems

Working knowledge of Sage, SyteLine, and/or Microsoft Dynamics365 ERP software packages (although appropriate training will be provided)

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact within a diverse multi-level organisation. The individual must possess excellent organisational skills, be able to prioritise, and work under pressure to meet deadlines. An effective problem solver with a meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a team environment and on their own initiative are paramount in this role.

Benefits

When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. (*not available at our Castle Donington, Exeter & York sites).

We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.

Please click for further information about our benefits.

Please click for further information about diversity and inclusion at Renishaw.

Employment Type:

Permanent

Time Type:

Full time

Requisition Number:

R8045 Senior Trade Compliance Officer (Open)

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom