Customs Specialist
Job Description:
SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check), via Access NI.
Job Description:
Record findings to error log by category
Issue amendments to import and exports as necessary
Attend routine KPI meetings with 3rd party brokers to review audit findings
Monitor error categories to identify areas of concern, and investigate better ways of working
Monthly review of Deferment Account Activity and available balance
Collaborate with the Customs Manager with new business projects, research and data analysis
Support key stakeholders in system improvements
Record Keeping and Control:
Broker management
Maintain a log for visibility
Audit entries
Chase missing documents
Monthly Audit to include:
Help to prepare reports to show activity, issues etc
Deep dive in into category in rotation with Customs Manager and document findings to evidence compliance or corrective action
Review Airbus Belfast CDS data to find issues and errors
Training:
Aid in identifying annual refresher training for the business
Maintain regulatory notices
Supervision:
Maintain own regulatory knowledge and updates
First point of contact for support to Customs Clearance Team
Advisor to other business functions on customs implications
Mitigate risk to the company wherever possible
Monitor commodities for opportunity to maximize cost avoidance
Essential:
2 years of customs input experience
Experience in the logistics & supply chain
Knowledge of the Windsor Framework and how it impacts on NI industry
Desirable:
5 years of customs input experience
Knowledge of finance and controlling
Experience in the aviation industry
Experience using SAP GTS
Experience using Maxim
Experience using Conex
Experience of Customs Special procedures including Inward Processing
You are confident in reading and understanding complex documentation and in creating legal documents
Applications must be completed and submitted by Thursday 20th August, 2026.
Please note that meeting the mandatory criteria listed above guarantees consideration for the role, but does not ensure progression to the interview stage. In the event of a high volume of qualified applications, the selection panel reserves the right to shortlist and progress candidates who additionally meet one or more of the preferential (desirable) criteria.
We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.
HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.
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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Belfast LimitedEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Experience Level:
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