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