Why Choose BBL?
Groupe BBL is a fast-growing international logistics business with a strong and expanding customs division operating across Ireland and the UK. We’re passionate about compliance excellence, smart technology, and delivering outstanding service to our clients across complex cross-border trade environments.
This is a genuinely exciting time to join BBL. Our customs department is growing, and we’re investing in people, systems, and new commercial opportunities. You’ll be part of a team that takes its work seriously, supports each other, and has real ambition to grow.
What We Can Offer You?
- Competitive Salary / Hybrid Working
- A key role in a growing customs team with genuine career development opportunities
- Exposure to both Irish and UK customs operations across a wide client base
- Involvement in exciting projects around customs technology, automation and AI
- A collaborative, supportive team culture with a focus on learning and development
- The chance to make a real impact as the business continues to expand
What’s the Role?
As Customs Operations & Compliance Lead, you will support the Customs & Compliance Manager across all aspects of customs operations, compliance governance, customer onboarding and team development. You’ll act as a key point of contact for both internal teams and external clients, helping to ensure that our customs processes are efficient, compliant, and customer focused.
This is a hands-on role that blends operational customs work with compliance oversight, stakeholder management and continuous improvement, perfect for someone who wants to grow into a senior customs leadership position. Beyond the day- to- day operational and compliance responsibilities, this role carries a commercial dimension. BBL Groupe is growing- and we are looking for people who want to grow with us. If you’re a customs professional who combines strong technical knowledge with commercial curiosity, and a passion for client service, we’d love to talk!
What Will My Day-to-Day Look Like?
- Supporting customs compliance activities across Ireland and UK operations
- Assisting with the preparation, review and submission of customs declarations
- Liaising with customers, carriers and customs authorities on documentation and requirements
- Acting as an escalation point for customs operational and compliance queries
- Supporting AEO compliance, internal SOPs and governance controls
- Monitoring EU and UK customs regulation changes and communicating impacts to clients and internal teams
- Supporting customer onboarding and implementation of customs solutions
- Assisting with internal audits and Revenue/HMRC customs-related queries
- Contributing to KPI reporting, billing reconciliation and performance monitoring
- Supporting team training, knowledge sharing and staff development initiatives
- Participating in projects linked to customs growth, automation and process improvement
- Developing commercially as well as operationally - building client relationships, shaping solutions, and contributing to the growth of the department
What Experience Do I Need?
We’re looking for a customs professional who is ready to step up and take ownership.
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a customs or freight forwarding environment
- A strong working knowledge of EU and/or UK customs procedures and cross-border trade
- Experience supporting customers in a customs operation’s context
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment
- Experience with Irish and/or UK customs systems is a distinct advantage
- Team leadership or supervisory experience is beneficial but not essential
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is an advantage
- An interest in AI, automation and customs technology solutions would be a great asset
Ready to take the next step in your customs career?
We’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Groupe BBL team.
Groupe BBL is an equal opportunities employer.
Pay: €45,000.00-€55,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Citywest, County Dublin
