McLaren Racing
Customs & Freight Compliance Coordinator
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Customs & Freight Compliance Coordinator
Customs and Freight Compliance Coordinator at McLaren
At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. Everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. If you want to:
- Test your ideas with the world watching...
- Measure your progress in milliseconds...
- Play your part in racing history...
You belong here. High performance starts with you.
Purpose of the Role
As a Customs and Freight Compliance Coordinator, you will provide first-line support to the Race Logistics, Transport and TPC teams, managing the preparation and completion of all customs documentation. This includes:
- ATA Carnets
- Freight invoicing
- Ensuring full compliance with CAA, customs, and IATA regulations
You’ll play a vital role in keeping our global freight operation running smoothly and accurately across all racing and testing events.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and process ATA Carnet paperwork for temporary export/import of car parts and equipment.
- Write accurate freight invoices by liaising with Race Team, Project Management and Logistics.
- Provide commercial and proforma invoices and ensure compliance for all internal and external shipments.
- Ensure the trackside team has complete and accurate documentation to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Identify and coordinate dangerous goods shipments, ensuring compliance with IATA regulations.
- Support hand-carry shipments and ensure correct declarations for goods travelling via commercial flights.
- Support temporary export of components under Outward Processing Relief where required.
- Collaborate with Transport and Logistics teams to ensure adherence to UK/EU legislation.
- Assist wider logistics functions with:
- Part coordination
- Freight packing
- Unpacking
- Kitting when needed
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What You’ll Bring
Experience & Skills
- Strong experience working with:
- Customs documentation
- LCCI and HMRC processes across Europe and worldwide
- Ability to:
- Work under pressure
- Manage tight deadlines and shifting priorities
- Experience within motorsport—particularly Formula 1—is a strong advantage.
- Excellent:
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with:
- Microsoft Office
- Ideally stock control systems
- Understanding of:
- Global import/export legislation relating to the F1 calendar
Personal Attributes
- A collaborative team player who supports others.
- Highly proactive, with strong use of initiative.
- Highly self-motivated, organised, and detail-driven.
- Flexible and ready to work weekends and unsociable hours.
- Strong communicator who builds positive relationships quickly.
- Continuous improvement mindset, with willingness to challenge and enhance processes.
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What McLaren Can Offer
We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport.
We value:
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- A culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in the workplace
About the Location
McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. Our state-of-the-art, sustainable campus offers:
- Gym
- Restaurant
- Indoor and outdoor break-out areas
- Direct park and common land access
The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30-minute train ride.
Benefits
We offer an extensive benefits package, including:
- Private healthcare
- Car schemes
- Life insurance
- Generous pension contributions
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