Our client is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and commercially astute Customs and Quality Controller. This is a key role spanning all divisions of the business. Reporting directly to the leadership team, you will be responsible for establishing and managing a fully compliant customs function for road freight exports and imports while leading company-wide quality and compliance initiatives. This includes overseeing regulatory and accreditation standards (ISO, AEO, Ecovadis, ASA), improving internal processes, and managing the compliance administration function.
Salary £NEG Full time on site role location Sussex Area
Duties Include:
* Lead the establishment and day-to-day management of a dedicated customs office for road freight imports and exports.
* Ensure full compliance with HMRC customs procedures, including CDS declarations.
* Develop and maintain SOPs for customs clearance processes.
* Train and support relevant staff while managing relationships with brokers and border authorities.
* Lead efforts to secure and maintain certificates, such as ISO 9001/ISO 14001/ISO 27001
* Compliance
* Operational Support
* Audits and quality control
* Contract & Commercial Support
What qualities you need:
* Proven experience in customs, quality assurance, and logistics operations.
* In-depth knowledge of HMRC processes, CDS declarations, ISO standards, and freight compliance.
* Track record in managing audits and accreditation processes (e.g., AEO, Ecovadis).
* Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills.
* Excellent communication and analytical abilities.
* Familiarity with customs software and compliance tools is advantageous