Our client is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and commercially astute Customs and Quality Controller. This is a key role spanning all divisions of the business. Reporting directly to the leadership team, you will be responsible for establishing and managing a fully compliant customs function for road freight exports and imports while leading company-wide quality and compliance initiatives. This includes overseeing regulatory and accreditation standards (ISO, AEO, Ecovadis, ASA), improving internal processes, and managing the compliance administration function.

Salary £NEG Full time on site role  location Sussex Area

Duties Include:

• Lead the establishment and day-to-day management of a dedicated customs office for road freight imports and exports.
• Ensure full compliance with HMRC customs procedures, including CDS declarations.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for customs clearance processes.
• Train and support relevant staff while managing relationships with brokers and border authorities.
• Lead efforts to secure and maintain certificates, such as ISO 9001/ISO 14001/ISO 27001
• Compliance
• Operational Support
• Audits and quality control
• Contract & Commercial Support

What qualities you need:

• Proven experience in customs, quality assurance, and logistics operations.
• In-depth knowledge of HMRC processes, CDS declarations, ISO standards, and freight compliance.
• Track record in managing audits and accreditation processes (e.g., AEO, Ecovadis).
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities.
• Familiarity with customs software and compliance tools is advantageous.