Trade Compliance & Customs Specialist

Trade Compliance & Customs Specialist Heathrow | Permanent Perform Recruitment is hiring on behalf of our client, an established international freight forwarding and logistics business with a strong UK presence, for a Trade Compliance & Customs Specialist to join their Key Accounts team in Heathrow. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid customs or trade compliance experience who wants to play a hands-on role supporting major accounts, working closely with operators, brands, and HMRC on the smooth movement of goods across borders. What you'll be doing: Determining correct tariff classifications for supported brands moving goods from the EU Issuing UK-specific import guidance to the business Auditing entries for compliance with import/export legislation and brand KPI standards Supporting Imports and Exports of non-stock goods, including documentation and declarations Liaising with HMRC and maintaining customs procedures Managing CITES portal uploads (Import and Re-Export certificates) Creating and maintaining written procedures, and generating KPI reports to deadline Completing spot checks and weekly reporting to your line manager What we're looking for: Experience in customs/trade compliance within a large business or brokerage Strong understanding of UK and EU customs regulations, import duties, commodity codes, incoterms, preference, and valuation Fluent English with confident communication across all levels Intermediate Excel skills A self-starter who's equally comfortable working independently or as part of a team What's on offer: 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Enhanced pension Private Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme Access to an employee discounts platform If you've got customs and trade compliance experience and want to join a well-established, people-first logistics business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now through Perform Recruitment.