Customs and Shipping Specialist
Location: Aldermaston, Reading
Salary: Starting salary £40,000 dependant on skills and experience plus allowances
Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight, with every other Friday as a non-working day . For this role, employees are required to work fully onsite. We support flexible working arrangements where possible, including part-time and varied working hours, while maintaining an onsite presence. Please let us know if you would like us to consider an alternative working pattern as part of your application.
Let us introduce the role
AWE is currently recruiting a Customs & Shipping Specialist to deliver AWE's international shipping requirements, both import and export, following instructions and contractual arrangements meeting customs and trade control compliancy obligations.
AWE is currently recruiting for a Customs and Shipping Specialist to assist in the processing of imports and exports for the Commercial International Shipping operation.
This role is ideally suited to an experienced shipping operative looking to develop their career in an exciting and uniquely challenging environment.
Working within the Logistics Group the successful candidate will be required to work closely with team members, overseas offices, internal customers and other internal departments to meet AWE's import and export requirements compliantly, securely and efficiently. To achieve this the successful candidate will also have a proven track record of professional dealings with external agencies such as suppliers, customs and freight forwarders.
In addition to supporting the daily operation the role would require regular input and ideas regarding initiatives to improve and evolve the department in support of Logistics' part in AWE's business-transformation programme.
What you'll do:
- Deliver AWE's international shipping requirements (exports and imports).
- Apply internal Customs and Trade Control policy to meet external regulatory obligations.
- Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.
- Support Shipping Operations Manager to deliver AWE's improvement and change programmes.
- Communicate with internal customers and overseas offices.
- Communicate with external suppliers to arrange and book shipping services by road, air and courier.
- Attend and contribute to operational meetings.
- Keep records, archiving and financial administration up to date and provide data reporting.
- Keep internal training up to date.
We do need you to have the following:
- 2 years' experience in a shipping role involving customs and trade compliancy
- Able to attain and maintain Government Developed Vetting security status
Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:
- Exposure to defence shipping/logistics an advantage
- Dealing with import to and export from EU post-BREXIT, particularly by road
- Making effective decisions regarding shipping method and supplier based on quotes received and the customer's requirements
You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority-changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
Key Accountabilities:
- Deliver AWE's international shipping requirements (exports and imports).
- Apply internal Customs and Trade Control policy to meet external regulatory obligations.
- Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Shipping Operations Manager to deliver AWE's improvement and change programmes.
- Communicate with internal customers and overseas offices.
- Communicate with external suppliers to arrange and book shipping services by road, air and courier.
- Attend and contribute to operational meetings.
- Keep records, archiving and financial administration up to date and provide data reporting.
- Keep internal training up to date.
- The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.
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Customs and Shipping Specialist in Reading employer: awepeople
AWE is an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects the senior leadership responsibilities of the Head of Security Standards, Risk & Assurance role. Located conveniently between Reading and Basingstoke with free onsite parking, AWE promotes a supportive work culture that values flexibility, employee growth, and innovation in security practices. With a commitment to continuous improvement and a focus on developing high-performing teams, AWE provides a unique opportunity for professionals to shape security standards and influence risk management in a highly regulated environment.
