Import Compliance Specialist UK (Salwick Preston, GB)

Located in the northwest of England, within the Northern Powerhouse and Northwest Nuclear Arc, Springfields has over 75 years’ experience in the manufacture of nuclear fuel and related products and services. Springfields was the first plant in the world to make nuclear fuel for commercial power stations and has produced several million fuel elements, supplying products and services for reactors in 11 countries. Around 32% of the UK’s low carbon electricity comes from fuel manufactured at Springfields. Recognised as a world leader in safety, quality, environmental and technological standards. Expertise in advanced manufacturing, robotic and digital technologies. Providing access to the National Nuclear Laboratory’s Nuclear Fuel Centre of Excellence (NFCE) and a COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) site

The Import Compliance Specialist for the United Kingdom (UK) will assist serve as the operational support for our business in the UK for import compliance. This role is required to collaborate with relevant functions to create and support compliant customs programs in the UK. It will require being on site at our Springfields Location in the UK most days.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with business partners in Fuels, Nuclear Parts, and Field Services on their customs transactions into the UK

Work with Brokers on all import and export transactions to ensure instructions to ensure instructions are accurate, complete, and compliantly filed/declared

Transactional reviews of all imports for accuracy and completeness

Track & recordkeeping the following for the UK business: Temporary imports, legally required recordkeeping, traceability, bills of discharge, declarations by conduct, etc.

Cross functional team interface on transactional work

Import support for sourcing

Required Customs reporting and gathering information for UK government queries and actions

Provide information and guidance on classification, valuation, and origin on all transactions

Qualifications:

Customs Broker Certifications or equivalent desired

Broad technical knowledge of UK’s import and customs laws and regulations.

Experience with UK’s Customs’ Agencies required.

Demonstrated ability to work across international regions and cultures.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to clearly, proactively (timely), and concisely communicate with corporate, regional and local management, as well as business partners, and customs agencies.

Work independently in a fast-paced collaborative environment within deadlines.

Adaptive, flexible, and able to function effectively in a highly complex global environment with a proven ability to multi-task.

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

Attractive remuneration

Great benefits for your convenience and safety:

Peer-to-peer recognition program.

Life insurance

Pension plan

Learning and development opportunities.

We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.