Overview
Customs Support Supply Chain Placement (12 months) at Airbus Defence and Space. Start date: 20 July 2026. Location: Portsmouth. Duration: 12 months. Employment Type: Internship. Experience Level: Student.
What you will be doing
* Supporting Customs Team in daily import/export of satellite parts.
* Supporting the end to end process, from supplier to customer.
* Preparing accurate customs clearance data entry work in accordance with Customs and Government regulations.
* Entering details onto SAP system and specialised customs software.
* Awareness of the supply chain operation, including logistics.
Responsibilities
Prepare customs documentation to ensure imported or exported shipments comply with applicable laws, enabling smooth entry or export. Work with procurement teams and projects from the early stages of negotiation. Manage customs clearance for incoming materials and export formalities for the final product.
Requirements
* Undergraduates only; must be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.
* Application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining motivation and suitability for the role.
* Studying towards a degree in one of the following: Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics.
* Good computer skills including Word, Excel, MS Outlook, PowerPoint.
* Good communication skills; attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Security clearance
You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.
Benefits
Salary: £23,850. 37 hours per week. Flexible working hours. Half day Fridays. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
About us
Join the Customs department and play a vital role in our operations. Our work offers a unique opportunity to understand the import and export sector from a legal perspective. This placement involves preparing documentation to ensure compliance and smooth operations within the satellite manufacturing process.
Contact
Please let us know if you need adjustments to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Company
AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited
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