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