Trade Compliance

Carbon60 are proud to be partnering with Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services to recruit for a Trade Compliance & Logistics Administrator within the Purchasing department. Lufthansa Technik are a global leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the civil aviation industry.

This Trade Compliance & Logistics Administrator position is on a permanent basis and has become available due to continued growth and expansion. In this role you will be responsible for the completion of processes and procedures that are defined with regard to trade compliance; ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant internal and external standards. You will also be responsible for the management of freight to and from Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services by liaising with Logistics Service Providers and freight forwarders.

Role Responsibilities will include:

Follow strict guidelines relevant to customs, international trade compliance & ensure 100% compliance through the process.
Understand and comply with UK-EU / ROW regulatory requirements, HMRC guidelines and policies.
Ensure record-keeping and accurate maintenance of the Audit trail for all Import/Export transactions
Liaise with LSPs / freight forwarders and provide accurate clearance instructions for inbound-outbound shipments.
Have a clear understanding of CDSs, EADs, CPCs, MSS Data, import & export regimes, Simplified Authorisations / Special Procedures (i.e. IPR, OPR etc…), alongside Product Classification (HS codes, Dual-use classification).
Check and Map CDSs & EADs to the monthly MSS reports from HMRC to maintain the audit trail.
Check and Log Freight, Duty & VAT invoices on receipt.
Regular liaison with other internal departments regarding compliance issues.
Ensure that service issues or compliance failures are raised immediately with the accountable manager and actioned in a timely manner.Skills and Experience required:

Minimum of 1-2 years' administrative experience of working in a trade compliance / logistics environment with an understanding of Incoterms.
Clear understanding of customs procedures and product classification.
Dealing with Fast Parcel Operators / LSPs and working to strict deadlines.
Knowledge of MS Office applications.
Knowledge of SAP an advantage.
Experience in the aviation industry and landing gear services an advantage.
Knowledge in EAR99 (Desirable).
Business Degree or equivalent is preferred.
Strong Team Player with a positive can-do attitude and the ability to self-motivate.
Experience of working in a busy work environment.
Highly organised.Why Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services? Here are some of their benefits and rewards:

Competitive Salary Package
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Discounted Flight Benefits
Reduced Gym memberships Retail and Hotel Discounts
Seasonal Company EventsOffice based/ hybrid day shift Monday to Friday, with some overtime required based on the business's needs.

From £28,200 salary.

If you are interested in the role and want some more information, please contact Becky on (phone number removed) or email

Interviews are being held shortly.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy