Customs Specialist
3 days ago
Farnborough
Customs Compliance Specialist Location: Farnborough Contract: 6 months (inside IR35) (likely extension/potential permanent) Rate of Pay: £40ph umbrella or £29.89ph PAYE Role Overview Carbon60 is assisting a leading innovator in high-altitude aerospace technology to search for a detail-oriented Customs Compliance Specialist to support the compliant and efficient movement of goods across international borders. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a pioneering organisation at the forefront of solar-electric aviation and global connectivity solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to manage import/export processes, classify shipments, and maintain accurate compliance records. Key Responsibilities • Develop and implement global customs compliance processes., • Deliver in-person training on customs topics to internal teams., • Accurately classify products using Harmonised Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes., • Review and classify inbound shipments to ensure accurate customs declarations., • Track packaging data for UK Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reporting., • Obtain necessary regulatory clearances, including Type Approval Certificates., • Create SOPs for customs brokers and third-party logistics providers., • Manage temporary shipments to avoid double duty payments., • Liaise with customs brokers in the UK and Kenya to ensure proper documentation and procedures., • Coordinate with export teams to secure licences and clearances., • Reconcile quoted duties with actual payments in collaboration with finance and tax teams., • Validate purchase orders related to duty and customs payments., • Maintain accurate records of import/export licences and manage renewals., • Act as the primary contact for customs-related queries between internal teams and external brokers., • Stay up to date with customs regulations and best practices, • Ensure accurate export and customs compliance data is maintained in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool., • Support logistics in maintaining an accurate and current Product Matrix. Experience & Qualifications • Degree in International Trade Compliance, Customs, Business, or equivalent experience., • Proven experience in customs compliance or international trade., • Strong knowledge of HTS codes, import/export regulations, and customs procedures., • Familiarity with Type Approval Certification and licensing requirements., • Experience working with customs brokers, logistics providers, and regulatory agencies., • Proficiency in ERP and PLM systems is advantageous., • In house custom experience desirable., • International experience, particularly in Kenya, is a plus. If you are interested in this role please apply directly or for more information contact Ellie at Carbon60 on