Customs Compliance Administrator - #191405

Published 06.17.2026 Company : Safran Nacelles Job field : Trade compliance and risks Location : Burnley , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Fixed Term contract Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Employees / Staff Spoken language(s) : English Fluent # 2026-181967 Published 06.17.2026

Job Description

Customs Compliance Administrator
Burnley
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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
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme: 24/7 mental health support, access to remote GP appointments, medical second options, and physiotherapy

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.

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

Job Requirements

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 ing for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to 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

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Why Safran?

• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
• Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
• A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, today

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Nacelles designs, integrates and provides support and after-sales service for aircraft nacelles. The company is a global leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business aircraft and regional aircraft. At the cutting edge of technology, Safran Nacelles offers nacelles that are ever more integrated with the engine, aerodynamic, lightweight with advanced acoustic treatments in order to contribute to the reduction of CO2 and noise emissions from aircraft.

Locate your future workplace

Bancroft Road, BB10 2RZ

Burnley

England United Kingdom