Trade Compliance & Customs Specialist
Job Summary
Trade Compliance & Customs Specialist
Heathrow Permanent
Perform Recruitment is hiring on behalf of our client an established international freight forwarding and logistics business with a strong UK presence for a Trade Compliance & Customs Specialist to join their Key Accounts team in Heathrow.
This is a great opportunity for someone with solid customs or trade compliance experience who wants to play a hands-on role supporting major accounts working closely with operators brands and HMRC on the smooth movement of goods across borders.
What youll be doing:
- Determining correct tariff classifications for supported brands moving goods from the EU
- Issuing UK-specific import guidance to the business
- Auditing entries for compliance with import/export legislation and brand KPI standards
- Supporting Imports and Exports of non-stock goods including documentation and declarations
- Liaising with HMRC and maintaining customs procedures
- Managing CITES portal uploads (Import and Re-Export certificates)
- Creating and maintaining written procedures and generating KPI reports to deadline
- Completing spot checks and weekly reporting to your line manager
What were looking for:
- Experience in customs/trade compliance within a large business or brokerage
- Strong understanding of UK and EU customs regulations import duties commodity codes incoterms preference and valuation
- Fluent English with confident communication across all levels
- Intermediate Excel skills
- A self-starter whos equally comfortable working independently or as part of a team
Whats on offer:
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced pension
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to an employee discounts platform
If youve got customs and trade compliance experience and want to join a well-established people-first logistics business wed love to hear from you.
Apply now through Perform Recruitment.