Job Title: Customs & Compliance Specialist
Contract: Part Time, Permanent
Location: Warrington
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 (Pro Rata'd)
The Procurement & Supply Chain Division at SF Recruitment are currently supporting an international manufacturing business to recruit for a newly created Customs and Compliance Specialist to join their business on a permanent basis.
This role is due to continuous growth across the business and requiring an expert to take full control and ownership of all cross-border Import / Export ensuring they are fully compliant with UK and EU trade regulations.
You will be responsible for:
- Acting as the first line of defence for customs compliance and shipment execution.
- Manage UK import/export operations with a strong focus on customs compliance
- Verify and approve Importer of Record, customs valuations, HS codes, Incoterms, and shipping documentation
- Ensure correct calculation and payment of duties, import VAT, and fees, including Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA)
- Review freight forwarder and customs broker invoices for accuracy and compliance
- Maintain centralised, audit-ready records for all shipments and customs declarations
- Act as the primary liaison with HMRC during audits and compliance reviews
- Identify and escalate unusual or high-risk trade scenarios to corporate tr...