Customs Compliance Officer

Career Area:
Legal and Compliance
Job Description:
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Job Title: Customs Compliance Officer
Salary: £39,900 – £48,000 depending on experience
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
Contract : Full time & permanent
The Opportunity
As a Customs Compliance Officer , you will support the day-to-day operations of global trade activities, ensuring compliance with international laws and regulations. You\’ll work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve trade-related issues and contribute to the continuous improvement of our compliance processes for our Desford and Stockton facilities.
What you will do:
As a Customs Compliance Officer , you are accountable for, but not limited to:

• Ensuring compliance with trade laws and regulatory requirements
• Supporting development of standard operating procedures (SOP), processes and controls in accordance with enterprise requirements, changing trade guidance, and business needs.
• Advising UK facility stakeholders on import/export regulations and best practices.
• Assessing basic economic and political risks in international trade.
• Managing the local import/export declaration audit programme

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
What You Can Demonstrate:
Working Knowledge In:

• International Trade: Applied understanding of import/export declarations including SCDP (Simplified Customs Declaration Processes)
• Analytical Thinking: Practical experience and understanding of HMRC reports, data, and information to support compliance initiatives.
• Problem Solving : Identifying issues and developing resolution strategies using structured remediation approaches.
• Data Gathering & Reporting: Producing reports and interpreting data to support compliance initiatives.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Handling concurrent tasks and shifting priorities effectively.

Extensive Experience In:

• Accuracy & Attention to Detail: Processing large volumes of trade information/data with precision and implementing quality assurance techniques.

What You May Have:

• Understanding of Export Controls
• Experience in trade compliance role
• College or University degree in business or legal related field
• Proven experience of managing customs functions within a complex fast-paced manufacturing or international logistics environment
• Level 3 Certificate in Customs Compliance (UK)
• Knowledge of the Ricardo Duty Management System or other similar systems

Interview process: Telephone Interviews and on-site face to face interviews
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
What You Will Get
One Company, Limitless Opportunities
Caterpillar is the world\’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It\’s your time and talent, make it count.
Our Sustainability Commitment
Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.
Benefits : 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell, 10% bonus, contributory pension scheme – Caterpillar will double the employee\’s contribution Up to 10%, contributory share scheme – Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee\’s contribution, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc
Travel : Not required
Posting Dates:
August 18, 2025 – August 29, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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