At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure smooth import/export processes and maintain compliance in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Safran Nacelles, a global leader in aircraft engine nacelles.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 15-month contract, flexible hours, generous holiday, and excellent training opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with great career growth potential.
- Why this job: Gain specialist knowledge in customs and trade while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in customs or logistics with strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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 fixed‑term contract offers the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in customs, trade compliance and cross‑border supply chain coordination while working with diverse stakeholders.
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.
Benefits
- 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 opinions 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 pick‑ups/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 they 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 reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.
Customs Compliance Administrator employer: Safran UK
At Safran Nacelles, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in Burnley, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth and development. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, our hybrid working model, generous holiday allowance, and comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance and a robust pension scheme, we ensure our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions directly impact the success of our innovative aerospace solutions.
