Customs Administrator

£28,830* - £37,400* per annum | 30 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you.

Our Customs department is a busy and exciting area responsible for classifying products and applying relevant import requirements. Customs is a fantastic place where you can build a successful and fulfilling career at Lidl GB with lots of progression and development opportunities.

As a Customs Administrator you will be a problem solver, logical and passionate about the details. In-depth training will be given and there will also be the opportunity to gain accredited certifications up to Postgraduate level.

In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl.

We’re proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we’ll make sure you have access to the right training and real opportunities to build your career as well.

What you'll do

• Collecting detailed information from various sources to enable your classification
• Accurate data entry
• Performing and reviewing the classification and record the basis for your classification decision
• Investigating trade agreements, import requirements and prohibitions & restrictions relating to the classified products, and support the buying and international teams to determine whether the products meet the qualifying requirements
• Improving and maintaining our classification log built from various internal data sources
• Creating process flow charts and info guides for team members and business stakeholders
• Communication with external and internal stakeholders
• Transferring technical Customs knowledge to the operational business

What you'll need

• Prior experience in the Customs landscape is essential
• An understanding of Import and Export Customs procedures
• Working Customs knowledge, classifications and experience of the UK Tariff Schedule and the application of the General Rules of Interpretation (GIR) and Explanatory Notes is highly beneficial
• An aptitude to work with data
• A logical mindset and an enthusiastic problem solver
• Proficient working knowledge of Excel
• Good communication skills and ability to adapt language when necessary
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to use their own initiative
• Highly focused and accurate with an uncompromising eye for detail
• German language skills advantageous but not essential

What you'll receive

• 30 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Enhanced family leave
• Pension scheme

Plus, more of the perks you deserve

*Includes an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience.

Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

You’re Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.