Customs Manager

Customs Manager (Freight Forwarding) Dagenham, Essex 100% Office Based Up to £50,000 basic Are you an experienced Customs professional looking for your next career move with an established freight forwarding business where people, teamwork and a family-feel environment genuinely matter? We are currently recruiting for an Experienced Customs Manager in Freight to join our Head Office in Dagenham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced customs specialist who enjoys being hands-on, taking ownership and supporting a team, while also having the confidence and knowledge to deal directly with HMRC and manage the full customs process. You will be a key point of contact within the business, providing guidance to the team, resolving customs queries and ensuring high standards are maintained across day-to-day operations. Key Responsibilities: Lead, support and manage a team of 4 Customs Operators. Oversee the team''s customs processes, ensuring procedures are followed correctly and consistently. Prepare and issue customs entries and T Forms for export trailers. Arrange and oversee customs clearance for import trailers. Manage VAT and customs duties. Deal directly with HMRC, responding to queries and resolving customs-related issues. Provide guidance, mentoring and training to Customs Operators where required. Monitor the quality and accuracy of customs entries and processes. Act as a senior point of reference for customs-related queries within the business. Identify ..... full job details .....