Import Customs Manager
Location: Colnbrook
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Contract Type: Permanent
We are working with a leading international logistics business to recruit an experienced Customs Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished professional to take ownership of a busy customs operation, leading a team and ensuring smooth, compliant, and efficient clearance of inbound shipments.
The Role
As Customs Manager, you will:
1. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four customs professionals, conducting regular appraisals and managing performance.
2. Act as the primary point of contact for customs-related queries from clients, authorities, and internal teams.
3. Personally process customs clearance entries (CDS) across multiple UK airports (LHR, MAN, EDI, GLA).
4. Oversee classification of goods, valuation, and origin declarations in line with HMRC compliance.
5. Manage internal customs systems and ensure reconciliation of deferment and FAS accounts.
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