Customs Officer

Our client is a trusted partner of the UK’s Ministry of Defence, and they are currently looking for an experienced Customs Officer. The selected candidate will provide customs entries for imports and exports across all UK manufacturing sites. This position is part of an in-house Customs team, where the candidate can develop specialist customs skills and knowledge within the team and logistics. It is a full-time on-site role with the potential for contract extension or permanent employment.

What we’re looking for:

The ideal candidate must display experience, knowledge of the customs-related environment, and a good understanding of current and emerging policies. A relevant vocational qualification or equivalent experience is required. The candidate should understand internal and external customer requirements, have customs knowledge, and have excellent communication skills. Proficiency in relevant support tools and systems, including IT, is essential, as is the ability to analyse, report and problem-solve. The candidate should be able to work to deadlines, multi-task, and prioritise effectively.

What you’ll get to do as a Customs Officer:

• Build relationships with stakeholders.
• Manage Customs clearance and shipments.
• Develop and audit measurement systems.
• Offer proactive Customs services.
• Organize and prioritize workload.
• Keep up to date in their area(s) of expertise.
• Resolve quality issues with customers and partners.
• Participate in employee communication processes.
• Recommend and manage process changes.
• Facilitate issue resolution for internal customers.

“Please Note: This project is a UK eyes only requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role”.

More about the role:

Our client’s relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.