Job Description

Employment type: Full Time - Monday - Friday (Possible future weekend work).

Hours per week: 40 hours per week / 8am-5pm - with flexibility depending on loading schedules.

Established in Southport in 1975, Nationwide Produce PLC started life as a local produce merchant and today is one of the largest, longest established and most diverse companies in the UK. Covering all sectors of the market; food service, catering, processing, wholesale, export, and retail -our customers are able to buy a full range of vegetables, fruit and exotics from all around the world every day. Working closely with our fantastic supply base, we provide this service to over 1,000 customers throughout Europe, every day of the year.

We are looking to add to our Import and Export team in Evesham managing declarations, duty relief and document control. The 'Customs Declaration Officer' duties and responsibilities are very specific, requiring exceptionally strong attention to detail skills and accuracy.

Job Role

Ability to follow

detailed

standard operating procedures of declarations made to HMRC, DEFRA-APHA, DEFRA-HMI and DEARA-PHSI Requesting and collating documentation, checking content and

validating information

. Concise professional communication, externally and internally. Ensuring all information receipt and

data entry

is completed within stringent timeframes. Repetitive data entry input per consignment. Maintain

detailed documentation

for inspections, traceability, and regulatory compliance. Verification of costs and billing accuracy, recording, and logging information. Collaboration with all departments,

resolving issues and providing guidance

in all elements of

import/export documentation

requirements. Support

internal/external audits

and uphold legal requirements and best practice standards.

Skills and experience

Proficient in computer skills and specific in

detailed record-keeping

.

Exceptional attention to detail

, with personal drive for all aspects to be completed to a high standard. Ability to

work independently

, taking ownership and responsibility for any challenges faced. Ability to communicate internally and externally in a clear concise manner. Strong unwavering desire to achieve results.

Key Responsibilities

Exceptional high-level accuracy and diligence. Professional representation of the company. Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion, and maintain confidentiality at all times. Able to work as part of a designated team and supportive to other team members including willingness to cover duties in times of others' absence and holidays. Maintain good working relations with a wide range of contacts internally and externally. Able to work unsupervised and under own initiative. Contactable at all times during working hours. An understanding that duties may change due to technological, legal and business advancement. A requirement to embrace such changes and show initiative and flexibility where appropriate.
Duties may change from time to time in accordance with the changing needs of the company. You will be expected to carry such duties out as normal. If there is any significant change, this will be discussed and agreed with you and may be included in a revised edition of the , otherwise more minor changes may be discussed with you at the time of your performance review. If there are any other changes to employment terms and conditions, such as changes to pay or hours, then these will be notified in writing.

All roles develop and change and this is a natural process due to technological, legal and business advancement. You are expected to embrace such change and show initiative and flexibility where appropriate.

Why work for Nationwide

At Nationwide Produce PLC, we believe in rewarding our people for their hard work and continued effort. As an employee you will have access to the following benefits:

Competitive salary Private Medical Insurance Continued employment training - we are passionate about progression and career development Life insurance covered up to 4 times employees' salary 28 days holiday per annum (inclusive of bank holidays) Incentivised charity work - We will match funds raised by an individual employee up to a maximum of 400 per year All of the tools of the trade in order to perform your job to the best of your ability Excellent working conditions and environment
Nationwide Produce PLC has been in business for 50 years. We are one of the largest, longest-established and most diverse produce companies in the UK, with over 300 employees and a group turnover of 205 million for the financial year 2024-2025.

We are proud to have been included in The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 for 2021. This award ranks Britain's mid-market private companies with the fastest-growing international sales, measured over their latest two years of available accounts.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Our aim is to create an environment where everyone belongs. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and promoting equal opportunities.

Joining Nationwide

Nationwide Produce PLC are officially a Great Place to Work-Certified. Our family values ensure our people sit at the core of our business and we are always looking to add to our exceptional teams. We welcome approaches from individuals who are dynamic and inspired to develop a career in the fresh produce industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events Company pension On-site parking Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person