Customs Agent / Specialist in Kent

Customs Agent / Specialist

Near Tonbridge, Kent (Office-based)

Up to £30,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-in-6 Weekend Rota)

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced Customs, Logistics, or Supply Chain professional looking to step into a high-growth, stable environment?

We are recruiting for an established and rapidly expanding customs agency within the fresh produce and FMCG sector near Tonbridge, Kent. This is a fantastic day-shift opportunity offering professional qualification support, strong career progression, and a competitive benefits package—including the opportunity to take an equity stake in the business through an employee Share Incentive Plan!

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit customs declarations and associated pre-notifications for clients and group operations.
• Proactively manage customs holds on consignments to ensure the timely release of time-critical, perishable goods.
• Act as a key liaison with third parties including HMRC, APHA, port authorities, inland border facilities, and hauliers.
• Ensure accurate application of Customs Procedure Codes (CPCs) and compliance for controlled goods subject to sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) controls.

Your Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience within customs, logistics, or supply chain, ideally in an FMCG or perishable goods setting.
• Hands-on experience or familiarity with UK customs software (e.g., CDS, CNS, Destin8, Sequoia).
• Understanding of CPCs, specialist customs procedures, and SPS controls.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, exceptionally detail-oriented, and able to multitask under pressure.
• A Level 3 certificate from the UK Customs Academy or Institute of Export is desirable.
• What’s on Offer

• Up to £30,000 depending on experience
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Employee Share Incentive Plan (SIP) in an employee-owned business structure
• Study sponsorship scheme to gain industry-recognised qualifications
• Medicash healthcare cashback scheme, Eye Test Vouchers, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pension Scheme and Death in Service benefit
• Cycle to Work scheme, Long Service Awards, and Imagination Library enrolment

Apply Today

If you have a solid background in logistics or customs clearance and are looking for a rewarding role with long-term growth near Tonbridge, apply today with your updated CV for immediate consideration!