Job Title
Customs & Logistics Lead
Ref #
58810
Date posted
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Bicester
Business area
Product Development
Department
Product Development
Position level
5 - Supervisory / Professional​ - (L-17)
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Working pattern
9am - 6pm Monday to Friday
Salary
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What to Expect

Manage and oversee customs, duties and carnets across McLaren Automotive Limited in line with UK, EU and international standards. Responsible for coordinating internal documentation with suppliers and logistics teams to ensure smooth and timely clearance of goods.

The primary working location will be Bicester, with one day per week required at McLaren Technology Centre, Woking.

What You'll Do

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

·        Customs & Logistics Coordination, act as the primary point of contact for customs-related activities for parts and vehicle shipments

·        Ensure full compliance with UK, EU, and international customs regulations, including documentation, classification, and duty management

·        Hands-on management of ATA Carnets, including applications, compliance tracking, voucher control, and carnet discharge processes

·        Coordinate and track international movements of vehicles and parts, ensuring correct customs documentation, carnet validation, and timely clearance for testing and operational activities

·        Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal teams to streamline import/export processes

·        Maintain accurate records and reporting for audits and regulatory reviews

·        Develop and implement best practices for customs handling and logistics efficiency

·        Agree, implement and manage Statement of Works for all activities with customs brokers

·        Apply and manage temporary import documentation, for test activities and other business initiatives

·        Responsible for documentation and logistics of air and sea freight transportation




KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

·        Proven experience in international customs operations, ideally within the automotive or engineering sector

·        Strong understanding of customs regulations (UK/EU/global), including temporary imports for testing purposes

·        Experience working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

·        Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

What You'll Bring

Personal Attributes

·        Familiarity with ERP systems and customs software tools

·        Experience working with freight forwarders and customs brokers

·        Commodity classification and duty awareness

·        Proactive & Self-Sufficient: Able to anticipate issues and take independent ownership of problem resolution while engaging wider teams as necessary.

·        Strong Communicator: Confident in presenting technical issues and influencing stakeholders across supplier, engineering, and plant operations teams.

·        Organised & Delivery-Focused: Skilled at prioritising tasks under time pressure and managing competing launch requirements.

·        Adaptable & Resilient: Comfortable working in dynamic build environments with changing priorities and urgent problem escalations.

·        Continuous Improvement Mindset: Dedicated to advancing processes, tools, and supplier capability.

·        Professional & Team-Oriented: Works collaboratively across disciplines and cultures, maintaining strong relationships and focusing on end results


What We'll Do for You

We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:

  • Structured career development framework
  • 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
  • Enhanced company pension scheme
  • Discretionary annual bonus award
  • Private medical insurance and health cash plan
  • Life assurance benefit
  • Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
  • Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
  • Generous parental leave policies
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
Who Are We?

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. 

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey. 

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