Import/Export Compliance Administrator

The Import/Export Compliance team are currently recruiting for an experienced Trade Compliance Administrator to join our busy department on a 12 month Fix Term Contract.

The new team member will be responsible to audit imports and export documents, keep processes up to date whilst being the point of support for any Customs queries, internal and external to the organisation.

The role will be based in Avonmouth; however, after a period of training we will be able to look at a Hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 at home. The working hours will be 8:30am to 5:15pm.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the day-to-day activities of our customs compliance department.
• Audit Import and Export documentation in line with internal policies.
• Liaise with freight agents and support import Clearances.
• Perform commodity codes classification and commodity codes audits (training available).
• Support Customs queries coming from stakeholders in the business.
• Maintain up to date customs compliance processes.
• Plastic Declaration applications and liaising with Port Health when necessary.

Capabilities, Skills and Experience Required

Essential

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Pro-active approach to solving problems, a can-do attitude is vital for this role
• Experience working in a fast paced and time sensitive environment
• Ability to prioritise, and stay calm in changing and demanding environment
• A keen eye for detail and a high level of accuracy
• Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Experience in Export and Import activities
• Knowledge of customs regulatory requirements and compliance including tariff classification and import / export requirements
• Familiar with import / export shipping documents

Key Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with an annual performance related bonus.
• 25 days holiday plus your Birthday off!
• The option to earn 4 additional days holiday or a cash bonus, based on your attendance.
• Holiday Buying scheme options
• Company Sick Pay
• Access to discounts and cashback across hundreds of retailers via our platform called The Kitchen
• Huge discounts on our full range of products
• On going training and support through our learning management system which houses a broad range of courses and content, with the chance to also take industry recognised qualifications
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured offering 24/7 advice and guidance

About Us

Nisbets is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all colleagues. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only colleagues but also our potential future colleagues are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. 
Therefore, please inform us of any reasonable adjustments that we may need to make to the application or interview process. 

Here at Nisbets, we aim high and we dream big. From a one-man operation in 1983, to the UK’s market leader today – it’s always been our determination to hit whatever goal we set ourselves, no matter how big. And we’ve done it time and time again.

We’re looking for experts. Passionate, forward thinkers who obsess about our customers as much as we do. We need strivers, trailblazers and problem solvers who are as determined to grow, develop and succeed as we are.

We’re determined to take the next step. But we need your help to do it. It’s all about you.

If you’re looking for a forward-thinking business on which to leave your mark; where your work is valued; Where you’ll test your skills and then develop them further than you thought you could - Nisbets is for you.

You’ll be pushing the boundaries with us, day in day out. You’ll work in a fast-paced, ever changing environment. You’ll collaborate with a wide range of other experts around the business, bringing big ideas to life, and play a leading role in taking our journey to the next level.

We are a  business with heart. From the small indie diner to the Michelin-star restaurant, Nisbets deliver the equipment they need to excel.  If you join our team you’ll be working in a family-owned business that isn’t afraid to let you grow. That understands the value of innovation. And that puts our impact on the environment, our commitment to ethical trading and our determination to being a fully transparent business at the forefront of all we do.

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