Customs Specialist in Lisburn

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check), via Access NI.

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 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

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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.

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.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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