Customs and Inbound Logistics Co-ordinator

Customs and Inbound Logistics Co-ordinator When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. We have an exciting opportunity for a Customs and Inbound Logistics Co-ordinator to join our team at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF. This role is responsible for ensuring that imported and exported goods have cleared customs correctly and the co-ordination of this process. The Customs and Inbound Logistics Co-ordinator will also include supporting the inbound logistics, beetroot replenishment, and retailer tray management functions of the business. The successful candidate will have an understanding and experience of European and UK Customs Clearing, ideally within a food production operation. Working hours: 5 out of 7 days - 8.30am to 5:00pm. Provisional working days are Tuesday to Saturday during Winter months and Monday to Friday during Summer months Pay: £Competitive with annual bonus eligibility Main Responsibilities * Ensure the business is compliant to HMRC customs for trade tariffs and border clearing, and that all deliveries have the appropriate Phyto-sanitary clearing through Defra. * Work with group colleagues to ensure they are the focal point for customs clearing and transfers across borders * Utilise software to manage the process of clearing whilst supporting inbound logistics, beetroot replenishment, and retailer trays. * Co-ordination of import/export process - liaise with export clearing agent to ensure correct process is adhered to. * Ensure correct declarations and archiving for all Customs Documents Skills and Experience Required * A formal qualification in Logistics is preferential, but not required. * Previous training of a relevant customs course or qualification * Good understanding and experience of European and UK Customs Clearing, ideally within a food production operation. * Strong numeracy and IT skills, and able to pick up and learn new software confidently and adeptly. * Proven work experience in logistics as well as being commercially aware. * Understanding of European logistical routes What You Will Get In Return A competitive salary, inclusion in our annual bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits you’d expect from a market leading business, including: * Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary. * Employee Assistance Programme: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues. * Annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as an option to purchase an additional working week of holiday. * Training and Development: Personalised induction as well as regular training and development courses and schemes. * Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers as well as salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance. * Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and a free staff transport service to and from site covering Lichfield, Burton on Trent, Cannock, Rugeley, and Burntwood. About Us Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing factories within Agrial Fresh Produce, which is an autonomous part of the larger 22,000 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial. The business operates mainly under it's recognisable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UK’s leading producers in the industry. Under the well-known Florette brand, our site processes and distributes pre-packed, ready to eat, fresh salad bags and bowls to some of the UK's most well-known supermarkets and retailers, as well as your favourite restaurants and fast food vendors. In total, we sell around 600,000kg of products every week - an unbe-leaf-able amount! Agrial has operations across 18 regions, with 280 farming outlets and 5 different divisions, which comprise Beverage, Dairy, Meat, Fresh Produce & Agricultural operations; it’s not just about lettuce! As well as the 3 factories we also have a farming operation – Agrial Fresh Farms. All UK sites operate under the name of Agrial Fresh Produce Limited and fall under Agrial's vegetable division. We have a recipe for success through our EPIC values and working together as one team. Next Steps It’s an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us in innovating in everything we do! We’re looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey! Please apply directly or alternatively contact Will Kaye, Recruitment Officer for a totally confidential discussion. Agrial Fresh Produce reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. VISA Sponsorship: Agrial Fresh Produce is not a licensed UK VISA sponsor, and therefore cannot employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Our recruitment process will ask you to provide evidence of your unlimited Right to Work in the UK. Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job – the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer. We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. That’s why we’ve taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported. We encourage applications from persons with experience of poor mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work

Location: Wall, GB

Posted Date: 5/10/2025