Location: Feltham
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Flexible working available
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Private healthcare
An established freight forwarding and logistics business is looking to recruit an experienced Customs Brokerage Supervisor to lead its customs operations team in Feltham.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced customs professional who is ready to take greater responsibility for team performance, compliance and the smooth delivery of import and export customs clearances.
The Role
As Customs Brokerage Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day performance of the customs brokerage team, ensuring declarations are completed accurately, efficiently and in line with current customs regulations.
You will support and develop team members, manage workloads, resolve complex customs queries and act as a senior point of contact for internal departments, customers and relevant authorities.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise the daily activities of the customs brokerage team
Allocate workloads and ensure customs entries are completed within agreed deadlines
Oversee import and export customs declarations
Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements and internal procedures
Review customs documentation for accuracy and completeness
Support the team with complex entries, classifications and customs-related queries
Monitor team performance, productivity and service levels
Provide coaching, training and ongoing support to customs team members
Liaise with customers, freight operations teams, carriers and government authorities
Identify process improvements and support the development of more efficient customs procedures
Assist with customs audits, reporting and compliance reviews
Escalate potential compliance issues and ensure corrective action is taken
Requirements
Strong experience within customs brokerage or customs clearance
Previous supervisory, team leadership or senior customs experience
Good knowledge of UK import and export customs procedures
Experience completing and reviewing customs declarations
Understanding of commodity codes, customs valuation, rules of origin and duty calculations
Knowledge of CDS and relevant customs systems
Strong attention to detail and commitment to regulatory compliance
Confident communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage workloads and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience coaching or developing team members would be advantageous
Package
Salary up to £45,000 per annum
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Flexible working arrangements
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Private healthcare
Long-term career development opportunities
Supportive and professional working environment
Opportunity to lead and develop an established customs brokerage team
This position would suit an experienced Customs Supervisor, Customs Team Leader, Senior Customs Clerk, Customs Brokerage Specialist or Customs Compliance professional looking to progress within a stable and growing logistics business.
Apply today for further information.
WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.
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Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year