Right Now Group are recruiting for a Customs Operations Supervisor to join an established transport and logistics business based in Colnbrook .
This is a hands-on supervisory position with a strong focus on Road Freight Customs , overseeing a team of six and supporting the daily movement of inbound and outbound vehicles between the UK and Europe . You will be responsible for coordinating workloads across the team, overseeing Customs and transport documentation, preparing full pre-alert packages and ensuring driver paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
Previous Customs experience is advantageous but not essential . The business is particularly interested in candidates with strong supervisory, team-leading or operational experience , with full training available on Customs procedures and company systems.
Key Responsibilities of a Customs Operations Supervisor
- Supervise and support a team of six
- Coordinate daily workloads and allocate tasks across the Customs operation
- Oversee Road Freight Customs activity for inbound and outbound movements
- Prepare and manage driver paperwork for vehicles travelling between the UK and Europe
- Ensure all relevant Customs and transport documentation is complete and accurate
- Oversee the preparation of full pre-alert packages
- Ensure documentation is completed within required deadlines
- Coordinate with drivers, customers, suppliers and internal operational teams
- Monitor inbound and outbound road freight movements
- Prioritise workloads depending on daily operational requirements
- Support the team with operational and documentation queries
- Ensure Customs processes and company procedures are followed correctly
- Support staff training and development
- Identify and resolve operational issues as they arise
- Maintain high standards of accuracy across the department
- Ensure daily operations run smoothly and deadlines are consistently achieved
Skills & Experience Required for a Customs Operations Supervisor
- Previous Supervisor, Team Leader or operational management experience
- Strong people management and team leadership skills
- Experience within Road Freight, Transport, Logistics or Customs would be highly advantageous
- Previous Customs experience is beneficial but not essential
- Knowledge of UK and European road freight movements would be advantageous
- Confident managing workloads and setting daily priorities
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Comfortable working with transport and Customs documentation
- Confident communicating with drivers, customers, suppliers and internal teams
- Able to work effectively within a busy, deadline-driven operation
- Confident using computer systems and learning new software
- Strong operational problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn and develop knowledge of Road Freight Customs procedures
- Reliable, professional and comfortable taking ownership of the day-to-day operation
Salary & Benefits for a Customs Operations Supervisor
- Salary £38,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
- Monday to Friday
- 09:00 - 18:00
- Permanent, full-time position
- Based in Colnbrook
- Supervising an established team of six
- Strong focus on UK and European Road Freight Customs
- Full training in Customs procedures and company systems
- Opportunity to develop specialist Customs knowledge
- Long-term career development within an established transport and logistics operation
Suitable candidates will be contacted within 24 hours.
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