Customs Specialist

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Customs Specialist based in Glasgow
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You'llbe responsible for Customs compliance across Europe, ensuring full adherence to local customs regulations, international trade and tax laws while protecting the business from non-compliance risk. You'll partner with internal stakeholders and external authorities to optimise customs operations and deliver best practice across classification, valuation, country-of-origin (preferential and non-preferential), special procedures, documentation and recordkeeping.

Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers' worlds on. From world-class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

• Monitor and ensure all shipments comply with EU customs regulations and international trade agreements, providing advice to the business on licenses, permits and certifications required for cross-border trade.
• Manage and support all aspects of indirect tax affairs including VAT and customs duties across the region, ensuring accurate payment and reporting.
• Analyse customs tariffs, duties, and taxes applicable and ensure proper classification in accordance with the Trade tariff.
• Identify and mitigate customs compliance risks, maintain audit-ready records, lead responses to local authority audits, and resolve shipment disputes quickly.
• Serve as a liaison between Aggreko stakeholders and customs authorities, freight forwarders, and customs brokers, providing expert advice to internal teams on customs matters and import/export best practices.

• An expert in Europe customs regulations with deep understanding customs special regimes, classification/tariffs, valuation and origin.
• Highly experienced in customs, logistics, international trade, or a related field.
• An effective communicator, with a proven ability to listen, comprehend, communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
• Process focused with high attention to detail when handling documents and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Analytical able to review complex customs data and provide actionable insights, with strong audit and investigation skills.

• A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension plan, annual bonus opportunities, and Life Assurance.
• Annual leave allowance of 30 days plus 3 public holidays with the flexibility to buy or sell additional days to suit your lifestyle
• Ongoing training and personalised development pathways to help you grow your skills and progress in your career
• Paid volunteering days, giving you the chance to make a positive impact in your local community
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential support and resources to promote your wellbeing and a healthy work‑life balance

Our people are can‑do, positive, resilient and persistent.