Customs Transit Administrator
Location: Templepatrick, Northern Ireland (with travel to other sites as required)
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum (DOE)
Important: Working Hours (Please Read Carefully)
This is a fixed shift role with non-standard working hours:
- Monday–Thursday: 1:00pm – 9:00pm
- Friday: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
- Weekend: 1 weekend in every 4 required
Candidates must be fully comfortable and committed to working these hours on a permanent basis before applying.
Build a Career in International Customs & Logistics
Our client is a leading logistics provider with a growing Customs Department supporting UK and EU cross-border freight operations.
Due to continued expansion, they are seeking a Customs Transit Administrator to join their fast-paced and detail-focused team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in customs and international logistics, with full structured training and clear progression into more senior and specialist roles.
You will be joining a supportive environment where accuracy, compliance, and teamwork are essential to ensuring goods move efficiently across borders in line with UK and EU regulations.
The Role
As Customs Transit Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting the smooth and compliant movement of goods through customs transit processes.
Your duties will include:
- Preparing, submitting, and managing customs transit declarations
- Ensuring correct use of transit procedures including guarantees, seals, and reference numbers
- Monitoring shipments to ensure timely arrival, discharge, and closure
- Tracking delays or discrepancies and taking corrective action where required
- Liaising with drivers, hauliers, ports, and customs authorities
- Supporting internal teams to ensure smooth operational flow
- Maintaining accurate records across systems such as NCTS, TSS, TRACES, and Thyme IT
- Assisting with audits, reporting, and compliance checks
- Supporting resolution of operational issues and escalations
- Working in a time-sensitive, high-accuracy environment
- Participating in ongoing training and development to build customs expertise
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a structured, fast-paced environment.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum of 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 independently and as part of a team
- Must be fully comfortable working the shift pattern outlined above on a long-term basis
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience in customs transit or freight forwarding
- Knowledge of NCTS (New Computerised Transit System)
- Understanding of transit guarantees, seals, and closure processes
- Familiarity with systems such as TRACES, TSS, or similar customs platforms
What's On Offer?
- Full training and development within customs operations
- Clear career progression within a growing Customs Department
- Exposure to UK and EU international logistics operations
- Special