Job Description

Job Purpose

To manage the end-to-end operations within a

UK Customs Bonded Warehouse

, ensuring compliance with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) regulations while handling the receipt, storage, and dispatch of imported/exported goods under customs suspension.

Key Responsibilities

Customs Compliance & Documentation

Process inbound/outbound shipments in accordance with HMRC bonded warehouse procedures. Verify customs declarations (e.g., EORI numbers, customs codes) and maintain audit trails for all goods. Prepare and submit required reports to HMRC via systems like CDS (Customs Declaration Service).

Inventory & Stock Control

Perform daily cycle counts and annual stock audits to ensure 100% inventory accuracy. Manage stock locations using WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), e.g., JDE or SAP. Investigate and resolve discrepancies in stock levels or documentation5.

Physical Operations

Unload/load containers using MHE (Material Handling Equipment), e.g., forklifts (certification required). Handle goods with care, including temperature-sensitive or high-value items (e.g., pharmaceuticals, electronics). Maintain warehouse safety standards under HSE guidelines, including PPE compliance.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and transport teams to ensure timely clearance and dispatch. Support customs inspections and provide documentation as required by HMRC.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

Experience

: Minimum 2 years in warehouse operations, preferably in a bonded or customs-controlled environment. Proven knowledge of UK customs procedures (e.g., Customs Warehousing, CFSP).

Certifications

: Forklift License (counterbalance/reach truck). IATA or CILT certification (advantageous for international goods).

Technical Skills

: Proficiency in WMS (e.g., JDE, AIMS) and Microsoft Office. Ability to interpret customs documents (e.g., C88 forms, commercial invoices).

Language

:

Fluent English

(CEFR B1+ minimum) for documentation and communication with authorities.

Personal Attributes

: Attention to detail (critical for customs compliance). Physical fitness for manual handling (e.g., lifting up to 25kg).

Benefits Package

Financial

: Pension scheme, life assurance, performance bonuses.

Health & Wellbeing

: Private healthcare (after probation), 24/7 virtual GP1.

Leave

: 20+8 bank holidays, increasing with tenure; parental leave policies15.

Career Development

: Training in customs regulations (e.g., CDS), progression to supervisor roles
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: 25,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Company pension Free parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

East Midlands Airport, DE74 2SA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Could you please share your salary expectations and earliest availability for onsite work?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Location:

East Midlands Airport, DE74 2SA (preferred)
Work Location: In person