Imports Compliance Executive
Job Description
Job title: Imports Compliance Executive
Company: AJ Walter Aviation
Job description: Would you love to join a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial, and dynamic aviation company?
By joining AJW Group, you will become part of a world-leading independent specialist in the supply, exchange, maintenance, repair, and lease of commercial and business aircraft spare parts.
This role is a key function within Logistics. The Imports Compliance Executive will work in the busy Imports team reporting to the Compliance Team Leader and supports the smooth and efficient importation of AJW’s goods through UK customs. Working side by side with the Logistics Operations and Freight Accounts teams, and dealing directly with our freight forwarders and couriers to provide UK customs clearance instructions for all our imports.
What you will be doing
- Responding to daily email requests for customs clearance instructions
- Liaising with other team members and departments on projects/queries
- Classifying components accurately using the UK trade tariff
- Capturing costs and recharging where applicable
- Assisting with queries via email and telephone
- Spot-checking of customs entries for any errors
- Working with logistics to ensure smooth transportation of our customer’s goods
- Monitoring our import shipments and advising the relevant team of any delays
About you
- Previous Import, Logistics, or Aviation experience is beneficial but not essential, full training will be provided.
- Administrative experience gained from an office environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Collaboration skills and enjoys working as part of a team
- Keen attention to detail
- MS Excel experience
- Works well under pressure
What’s in it for you?
Enjoy a monthly team fun budget and support community causes through charity events. Join our vibrant social scene with company-run events and experience a stunning work environment at our state-of-the-art HQ, complete with an onsite gym, bike-for-work scheme, delicious restaurant, discretionary bonus, healthcare, and Perkbox benefits.
🏠 Not local to our state-of-the-art HQ? Don’t worry. Relocation support packages are available to make your move to the area easier.
💻 This role may be eligible for hybrid working after 3-month probation (2 days WFH).
🧑🤝🧑 Inclusive recruitment process; let us know about any reasonable adjustments needed.
🌎 AJW Group promotes diversity and equal opportunities.
📝 DBS background check may be required for successful candidates.
See for yourself what it’s like to work at AJW Group:
AJW Group is an equal opportunities employer to provide a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage suitably qualified applications regardless of race, disability, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and religion or belief. We are a culture that celebrates success on merit.
To recruitment agencies: AJW Group will not accept unsolicited or speculative agency CV’s and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.
Expected salary:
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
