Global Trade and Customs Officer

Date Posted: 2026-01-19
Country: United Kingdom
Location: GB-PLY-PLYMOUTH-C ~ Clittaford Rd Southway ~ BLDG C
Position Role Type: Unspecified

About Silicon Sensing

Silicon Sensing is a global leader in inertial sensing. Our silicon micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) technology achieves unmatched levels of performance gains in critical areas such as bias instability and angle random walk. We are home to the best talent, leading cutting-edge innovation, research, and development. Together, we are solving the inertial challenges, in any environment. Every day we imagine ways to make the skies and the spaces we touch smarter, safer and more amazing than ever. Together we chart new journeys, reunite families, protect nations and save lives. And we do it all with some of the greatest talent this industry has to offer.

About the Role

We are looking forward to welcoming a Global Trade and Customs Officer to join our Global Trade team in Plymouth where you will have direct impact to the success, safety and reputation of Collins.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to project teams and stakeholders on customs compliance and procedures (inclusive of import and export)
• Maintain accurate and auditable import and export records
• Screen transactions to ensure exports are compliant
• Oversee brokers customs clearances, provide clearance instructions and ensure timely and accurate HMRC declarations
• Manage and maintain all customs special procedures (e.g., IP, OP, TA, CW, AEO), ensuring they are updated and renewed as needed
• Complete and submit all required customs reports, quarterly filings with HMRC, including bills of discharge
• Support regulatory (United Kingdom/U.S.) and company policy related investigation and disclosure activities, implement resulting corrective actions
• Take responsibility of documentation ensuring all processes are met with the highest standard and attention to detail

What You Will Learn and Develop

• Global Trade and Customs knowledge
• Multitasking and efficiency
• Industry expertise

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in law or business and/or equivalent experience
• Experience within customs is critical, knowledge of global customs and trade requirements
• General understanding of export classification and regulation
• Proven experience in documentation management within customs
• Attention to detail and the ability to work with high volumes of paperwork
• SC Clearance required

Working Arrangements

This role will work onsite in Plymouth, can transition to hybrid working once established.

What We Offer You

• 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays + option to buy / sell up to 5 days per year
• Attractive Compensation Package
• Hybrid Work Options (Role dependent)
• Professional Development & Growth Support with professional fees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare benefits (including a healthcare cash plan)
• Staff Discounts
• Work/Life Balance & Wellness Programs
• Employee Recognition & Referral Bonuses
• Death in Service Benefit
• Generous Employer Contribution to Pension Scheme

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Equal Employment Opportunity

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.