Temporary Compliance and Customs Manager

CLAAS Industrietechnik GmbH; Little Saxham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading agricultural technology firm in Little Saxham is looking for a Temporary Compliance and Customs Manager for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and managing customs-related issues. Key qualifications include experience in compliance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in IT tools like MS Excel and SAP. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined contribution pension scheme and annual leave benefits.

Benefits

Annual incentive scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance and customs issues in the UK.
• Proven track record of excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to international trade regulations.
• Report to the VP of Customs and Foreign Trade in Germany.
• Responsible for local customs topics and queries.

Skills

Compliance and customs knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Strong IT skills

Communication skills

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

Job description

Temporary Compliance and Customs Manager

Company:CLAAS U.K. Ltd.
Location:Saxham
Start Date:08/12/2025
Professional Level:Professionals
Key Area:Law and Revision

At CLAAS UK at Saxham we provide Sales, Service, Parts, IT, Marketing and Accounts support for our dealer network across the UK and Ireland. CLAAS UK is also the sole wholesale distributor for all CLAAS machinery in the UK and Ireland. Officially opened in 2020 our new state of the art headquarters provides a healthy, thriving environment for our employees and being a family run business, the well being of our staff is paramount to our success.
With a deep rooted passion for our industry and its people our work ethos is based on trust and mutual respect.

Your role in our team:

• We have a vacancy for a part timeCompliance and Customs Manager to join our team at Saxham on a 12 month maternity cover contract
• Hours: 29.5 hours per week
• This role involves ensuring adherence to international trade regulations, import/export laws' regulatory requirements and company policies related to customs procedures and UK reporting rules.
• Your main duties will include:
  • Reporting to the VP of Customs and Foreign Trade in Germany, staying up to date with regulation changes and rules in the UK, NI and ROI and working with the German Customs team.
  • Responsible for local customs topics, challenges and queries surrounding UK NI and ROI.
  • Interface for UK tariff coding and export control.
  • Maintain and enhance compliance policies and procedures to align with regulatory expectations. Monitoring and reporting thereof applicable regulations with the regulators (F-Gas, FCA,ESG, PPT, EPR, AEO etc)
  • Reponsible for all AEO and Customs topics.

Your profile:

• Essential Skills and Experience:
  • Experience of compliance and customs issues in the UK, either through training or in current/previous role.
  • Experience in implementing compliance monitoring programs and risk assessment.
  • A proven track record to demonstrate excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
  • Strong IT skills (MS Excel, Powerpoint, Word, SAP)
  • The ability to communicate to staff at all levels within the Retail dealerships and CLAAS UK, to take ownership of topics.
  • The ability to think outside the box and challenge when required.
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise activities.
  • A full UK driving licence for travel if necessary.
  • Willing to travel to Germany for team building and training when required.
  • You must be a UK resident to assume the AEO named person role for the UK
• For further information regarding the role please contact Nikki Mitcham at [e-mail].
• Annual incentive scheme targeted to achieve 14% of salary.
• Brand new state of the art office building just off the A14 with free car parking.
• Ergonomic sit/stand desk.
• On site subsidised employee restaurant.
• 24 days annual leave rising by one day per calendar year to 28 with option to carry-over.
• Holiday purchase scheme to take annual leave to 30 days per annum.
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with Company contribution of 8%.
• Life assurance – 4 x annual salary.
• Free eye test and money towards glasses.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free legal and personal support for employees and their families.
• Christmas close down period.
• Industry leading sickness pay.
• Discounts on EE and Microsoft products.
• The rewards of working for a family owned, Private Company where we value all of our employees as key players in our business.

We look forward to your application.

Your contact from our CLAAS Recruiting Team

Julie Christine White

CLAAS U.K. Ltd.

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