Customs Agent / Specialist
Near Tonbridge, Kent (Office-based)
Up to £30,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1-in-6 Weekend Rota)
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced Customs, Logistics, or Supply Chain professional looking to step into a high-growth, stable environment?
We are recruiting for an established and rapidly expanding customs agency within the fresh produce and FMCG sector near Tonbridge, Kent. This is a fantastic day-shift opportunity offering professional qualification support, strong career progression, and a competitive benefits package—including the opportunity to take an equity stake in the business through an employee Share Incentive Plan!
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit customs declarations and associated pre-notifications for clients and group operations.
- Proactively manage customs holds on consignments to ensure the timely release of time-critical, perishable goods.
- Act as a key liaison with third parties including HMRC, APHA, port authorities, inland border facilities, and hauliers.
- Ensure accurate application of Customs Procedure Codes (CPCs) and compliance for controlled goods subject to sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) controls.
Your Skills & Experience
- Demonstrable experience within customs, logistics, or supply chain, ideally in an FMCG or perishable goods setting.
- Hands-on experience or familiarity with UK customs software (e.g., CDS, CNS, Destin8, Sequoia).
- Understanding of CPCs, specialist customs procedures, and SPS controls.
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel, exceptionally detail-oriented, and able to multitask under pressure.
- A Level 3 certificate from the UK Customs Academy or Institute of Export is desirable.
What's on Offer
- Up to £30,000 depending on experience
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Employee Share Incentive Plan (SIP) in an employee-owned business structure
- Study sponsorship scheme to gain industry-recognised qualifications
- Medcash healthcare cashback scheme, Eye Test Vouchers, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pension Scheme and Death in Service benefit
- Cycle to Work scheme, Long Service Awards, and Imagination Library enrolment
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