Customs Transit Administrator
| Posting date: | 01 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,000 to £28,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2026 |
| Location: | BT1 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Talent Finder |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HCNTSM-001-22254 |
Summary
Customs Transit Administrator
Location: Templepatrick, Northern Ireland (with travel to other sites as required)
Working Hours: Monday–Thursday 1 pm–9 pm, Friday 2 pm–10 pm, with 1 weekend in 4
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 DOE
The Role
Join our client, a leading logistics provider with a growing Customs Department supporting UK and EU cross-border freight operations.
Due to continued growth, this is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in customs, with full structured training and clear progression into senior and specialist roles.
Working within a fast-paced Customs team, you’ll play a key role in managing transit movements, ensuring goods move efficiently and in full compliance with UK and EU regulations.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare, submit, and manage customs transit declarations
• Ensure correct use of transit procedures (guarantees, seals, reference numbers)
• Monitor movements to ensure timely arrival, discharge, and closure
• Track delays or discrepancies and take corrective action
• Liaise with drivers, hauliers, ports, and customs authorities
• Support internal teams to ensure smooth and compliant operations
• Maintain accurate records across systems such as NCTS, TSS, TRACES, and Thyme IT
• Assist with audits, reporting, and compliance checks
• Support resolution of operational issues and escalations
• Work collaboratively in a time-sensitive, high-accuracy environment
• Participate in ongoing training to develop customs expertise
Requirements
Essential
• Minimum 5 GCSEs (including Maths and English) at Grade C or above
• At least 1 year of experience in logistics, customs, or office administration
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy under pressure
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a time-sensitive environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Desirable
• Experience in customs transit or freight forwarding
• Knowledge of NCTS (New Computerised Transit System)
• Understanding of transit guarantees, seals, and closure processes
• Familiarity with TRACES, TSS, or similar customs systems
What’s in It For You
• Full training and development within customs operations
• Career progression within a growing Customs Department
• Exposure to UK and EU international logistics operations
• Opportunity to work in a specialist compliance environment
• Supportive team culture with ongoing development
• 30 days holiday including bank holidays
• Octopus Electric Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
• 25% discount on Stena ferry travel
• 25% discount on coach travel
• 2p/3c per litre fuel discount at Circle K
• 10% discount at Kildare Village
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Private medical cover after 6-month probation
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