Customs Compliance Administrator
Burnley
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Your Role
Play a key part in ensuring seamless import/ export processes, driving accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across a dynamic and growing business.
This 15 Month FTC role offers the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in customs, trade compliance, and cross-border supply chain coordination while working with diverse stakeholders.
Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.
At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it.
As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team as a Customs Compliance Administrator at Burnley site.
About Safran Nacelles:
Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long-range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services.
Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employers in Burnley.
Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:
15 Month Fixed Term Contract
37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm Finish on Fridays
25 days' holiday + bank holidays (plus the option to buy an additional 5 days)
10% employer pension contribution (5% employee contribution)
4X life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan
Excellent training, education, and development schemes
Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy
Responsibilities
Prepare import files and issue clearance instructions to agents in line with transport bookings and delivery deadlines
Support IPR processes, including compiling the quarterly Bill of Discharge
Coordinate with couriers to manage pickups/deliveries and ensure correct documentation is issued on time
Maintain and archive all import/export documentation accurately and compliantly
Reconcile MSS data against the import log to ensure data accuracy
Identify discrepancies and submit post-entry amendments where required
*Produce and issue documentation for tooling transfers (permanent import/export) across international sister sites
What You'll Bring
Experience in customs, logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain administration
Good understanding of import/ export documentation and clearance processes
Strong administrative and organisational skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to reconcile data, identify discrepancies, and manage compliance-related records
*Confident communicator with the ability to prioritise workloads and build effective working relationships
At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.
We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation
