Customs & Compliance Officer

Position :
Customs & Compliance Officer

Location :
Essex

Salary : £35,000 - £45,000 DOE

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a Customs & Border Compliance Officer to join their team out of one of their UK offices.

Specialising in multimodal logistics, operating large‑scale ocean (short‑sea) and road freight services across several countries.

• Manage all customs and border compliance activities affecting ocean and road freight operations, ensuring smooth, efficient, and compliant cargo flow.
• Liaise with national and local Port and Customs authorities, and secure / maintain key authorisations such as AEO, Bonded Warehouse and Temporary Storage.
• Serve as the organisation's subject‑matter expert for customs matters, supporting both road and ocean teams across multiple sites.
• Create, update and deliver internal procedures, KPIs, compliance reports, and process documentation.
• Support and improve a wide range of operational and customs‑related IT systems.
• Investigate and resolve customs issues that could impact vessel schedules, port turnaround, or road freight timelines.
• Drive ongoing process improvement and contribute to operational efficiency across both transport modes.

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