Overview
Fantastic opportunity to join a market‑leading and successful three‑generational family‑run business operating across the horticultural manufacturing sector. With a proud heritage and a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability and quality, the company is spread across multiple production sites in Yorkshire and is regarded as one of the most reputable businesses in its market, boasting an impressive client base across varied channels.
As the company enters a period of further transformation and change, a new role is available for a Supply Chain Compliance Co‑ordinator to take responsibility for a key part of its operations. The role is based full‑time at the headquarters between York and Harrogate, easily accessible near junction 47 of the A1.
Remit
Reporting to the Commercial and Business Manager, your remit will include legal compliance, customs and plant health, administration & systems, and health & safety. You will also work closely with and provide cover for the Planning team.
Responsibilities
* Legal and compliance obligations: Ensure all legal requirements are met when moving goods between countries; keep clear records of current requirements and share them with stakeholders; keep up‑to‑date with potential legislative changes; work with management to identify and manage regulatory risk; aid in the management of, and compliance with, accredited standards; in conjunction with the Supply Chain and Logistics Manager, manage maintenance schedules and inspections of the HGV and LGV fleet to ensure compliance with statutory requirements of the operator's licence.
* Customs and plant health: Ensure all administrative tasks are fulfilled to allow goods to move across borders, including customs, plant health and any other documentary requirements; ensure timely extraction, entry and transfer of data for use by third parties; manage data required to allow processes to be completed, enter it as required and pass it on to stakeholders to prevent delays.
* Administration and systems: Record and report information regarding goods moved across borders; maintain records that provide a clear understanding of daily activities for internal stakeholders and report KPIs at senior management meetings; ensure all systems used within the compliance area are efficient in extracting, using and sharing data.
* Health and safety: Remain compliant with health and safety regulations and accepted safe practice; report any health and safety issues or contraventions witnessed anywhere within the business.
* General/Other: Contribute to continuous improvement of processes within the company; provide cover for the Planning team.
Skills & Experience Required
* Experience and knowledge of regulatory compliance, ideally including legislative requirements to move goods across borders.
* Experience from the horticultural, logistics, supply chain or transport sector is advantageous, though not required.
* Well‑organised with a methodical approach and excellent interpersonal skills for liaising with colleagues across planning, procurement and admin teams.
* Proficient in using IT systems, including Microsoft Office.
* Possess a genuine tenacity and curiosity with the ability to challenge.
* Hands‑on pragmatic approach, aligned with the family‑orientated culture of openness and trust.
* Any experience in planning will be beneficial but is not essential.
What's on Offer
* Starting salary in the region of £33,000‑£35,000, with regular reviews.
* Profit‑related bonus.
* Private medical cover.
* Pension contributions.
* Free on‑site parking.
* Generous holiday allowance of 23 days + bank holidays.
* Early Friday finish.
* Location between York and Harrogate, conveniently located near J47 of the A1 and within walking distance to a local train station.
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