AnTech are a global technology company providing products and specialist drilling services to the energy sector. Established in 1992, we design, manufacture and test all our equipment in-house, spanning all areas of mechanical, electronic and software design engineering. As the energy sector moves to a more sustainable future, the technology that has supported it will be ever more important, and we want to be at the forefront of that.
As the International Trade Officer you will lead and oversee AnTech's international trade compliance programme, ensuring full compliance with import, export, customs and export control regulations. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining compliance frameworks, providing expert guidance across the business, managing regulatory risk, and supporting the company's ability to operate confidently and responsibly in global markets.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Export Controls & Sanctions
- Conduct denied party and restricted party screening (RPS) against key lists including OFAC SDN, UK financial sanctions, EU consolidated list, and BIS Entity List
- Manage and review export licence applications (OGEL, SIEL), tracking conditions and validity dates
- Classify goods against the UK Strategic Export Control Lists (Military and Dual-Use) and maintain comprehensive classification records
- Support end-use and end-user due diligence checks for high-risk destinations or customers
- Monitor changes to export control regulations — including UK Export Control Joint Unit, US EAR and ITAR where applicable — and advise the business on impact and required action
Customs & Import Compliance
- Reconciliation of HMRC Management Support System reports to shipments, including checking and collection of all required shipping documentation such as signatures, way bills, declarations and tracking information
- Maintain HMRC export and Spire licences
- Maintain the company database of Harmonised System (HS) codes and monitor UK Global Tariff updates to ensure accuracy
- Maintain the record of direct representations
- Support management of customs duty relief schemes such as Inward Processing Relief and Customs Warehousing
- Maintain records for import declarations and work with freight forwarders to resolve customs queries
- Assist with preparation for HMRC audits and internal compliance reviews
- Reconciliation of HMRC Management Support System reports to shipments including checking and collection where missing of all shipping documentation as required, including signatures, way bills, declarations, tracking information etc
- Support the business in achieving and maintaining Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status where applicable
Policy, Procedure & Advisory
- Develop, implement and maintain the company's trade compliance manual, policies and standard operating procedures
- Deliver internal awareness training and guidance on export controls, sanctions and customs compliance across the business
- Support country of origin determination and maintenance of preferential trade agreement documentation including EUR1 certificates and supplier declarations
- Provide considered advice to senior stakeholders on trade compliance matters, clearly communicating risk and recommended direction
- Support shipping coordinators with advice and administration for mobilisation and demobilisation of operational equipment relevant countries of operation.
Location and Hours
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday based at our offices just outside of Exeter.
Closing Date: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have the right to work in the UK? Please advise of any VISAs and end dates, if applicable.
- If successful, what is your notice period and when would you be able to start?
- What are your salary expectations for this role?
Work Location: In person
