Import Officer

Job title: Import Officer

Location: Samlesbury – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £41,361

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinating the movement of products and equipment into the country in adherence with the relevant customs regulations
• Accurate and timely raising of customs clearance instructions for various freight agents enabling swift movement of goods
• Ensuring all monthly deadlines are met in relation to HMRC import declarations, with cost effective and lawful execution of all import activities, together with accurate reporting to HMRC
• Collaborating with internal customers and liaising with forwarders and agents to acquire shipment information
• Understanding and regular utilisation of various duty relief schemes enabling cost effective service to the Business
• Maintaining and sharing with colleagues as appropriate, knowledge of all relevant import law and procedures, tariffs and duties, licenses and restrictions
  
  

Essential

Your skills and experiences:

• Experience in an import role
• Must be familiar with the legal requirements regarding importing of shipments
• Understanding of the role of freight forwarders
• Must be familiar with Simplified Customs Declaration Procedures (SCDP) and knowledge of Customs Special Procedures
• IT competent with good Microsoft word and excel skills
• Experience of operating a Duty Management System
  
  

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Import Operations Team

Join our Import Operations Team, a dynamic group responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient, and compliant movement of goods into the UK. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the team manages all aspects of HMRC-defined import documentation, stays ahead of changing legislation, and upholds strong governance and compliance standards.

With exposure across all Air platforms – including US Programmes and Europe & International – the team offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and the chance to build a career in international trade operations.

Why BAE Systems?

PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 25th September 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.