At a Glance
- Tasks: Support major accounts with customs compliance and smooth goods movement across borders.
- Company: Established international freight forwarding and logistics business with a strong UK presence.
- Benefits: 20 days' annual leave, enhanced pension, private medical insurance, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a people-first company and make a real impact in trade compliance.
- Qualifications: Experience in customs/trade compliance and strong understanding of UK/EU regulations.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Perform Recruitment is hiring on behalf of our client, an established international freight forwarding and logistics business with a strong UK presence, for a Trade Compliance & Customs Specialist to join their Key Accounts team in Heathrow. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid customs or trade compliance experience who wants to play a hands-on role supporting major accounts, working closely with operators, brands, and HMRC on the smooth movement of goods across borders.
What you'll be doing:
- Determining correct tariff classifications for supported brands moving goods from the EU
- Issuing UK-specific import guidance to the business
- Auditing entries for compliance with import/export legislation and brand KPI standards
- Supporting Imports and Exports of non-stock goods, including documentation and declarations
- Liaising with HMRC and maintaining customs procedures
- Managing CITES portal uploads (Import and Re-Export certificates)
- Creating and maintaining written procedures, and generating KPI reports to deadline
- Completing spot checks and weekly reporting to your line manager
What we're looking for:
- Experience in customs/trade compliance within a large business or brokerage
- Strong understanding of UK and EU customs regulations, import duties, commodity codes, incoterms, preference, and valuation
- Fluent English with confident communication across all levels
- Intermediate Excel skills
- A self-starter who's equally comfortable working independently or as part of a team
What's on offer:
- 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced pension
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to an employee discounts platform
If you've got customs and trade compliance experience and want to join a well-established, people-first logistics business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now through Perform Recruitment.
Trade Compliance & Customs Specialist in Slough employer: Perform Recruitment
Perform Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at Heathrow that fosters professional growth and development. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including annual leave and insurance, employees enjoy a supportive culture that values compliance and operational excellence in customs operations. The opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a thriving location makes this role both meaningful and rewarding for those passionate about import/export processes.
