Customs and Trade Compliance Specialist

Location: CoventryHours: Full timeSalary: 45,000 plus car/car allowance, plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work schemeAbout the Role Unipart Manufacturing is launching a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing project in Coventry, combining advanced electrification assembly with complex injection moulding inputs. We are seeking a technical Customs and Trade Compliance Specialist to manage day-to-day import/export operations, strategic export licensing, and HMRC special procedures. Reporting to the Senior Compliance Manager, you will serve as the operational subject matter expert for Inward Processing Relief (IPR), CDS clearances, and export controls to guarantee zero-delay supply chain throughput.As part of your key responsibilities, you''ll: Customs Operations and Auditing - Manage end-to-end import/export clearance processes via CDS, auditing declarations (>98% accuracy KPI) against commercial invoices, packing lists, and HS classification databasesSpecial Procedures and IPR Governance - Act as operational lead for Inward Processing Relief (IPR) authorisations, maintaining meticulous stock records and submitting Bills of Discharge (BOD) to HMRC within statutory deadlinesExport Controls and Licensing - Manage Strategic Export Licensing requirements (SIELs, OGELs) in full compliance with ECJU regulations, military/dual-use classifications, ..... full job details .....