Aduanas (temporal) - Barajas

Role summary

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Temporary customs position supporting DHL’s operations at Barajas Airport, Madrid. The role typically involves preparing and checking import and export documentation, entering shipment data, coordinating with customs authorities, resolving clearance issues, and ensuring compliance with Spanish and EU customs regulations. Candidates are generally expected to have administrative or logistics experience, strong attention to detail, good computer skills, and the ability to work accurately under time pressure. Knowledge of customs procedures, transport documentation, and shipment systems is advantageous. Spanish is normally essential, while English may be required for international communication. Flexibility, reliability, teamwork, and willingness to work airport-based shifts are important expectations.

About the employer

DHL is a global logistics and transport company operating across express delivery, freight forwarding, supply chain management, and e-commerce logistics. Its international network connects businesses and consumers in more than 220 countries and territories. In Spain, DHL supports time-critical parcel delivery, customs clearance, air freight, road transport, warehousing, and contract logistics. The company is known for its large operational workforce, structured processes, compliance requirements, and focus on service reliability. Employees commonly work in fast-moving environments where shipment accuracy, safety, teamwork, and customer service are important. DHL also promotes sustainability, digitalization, employee development, and diversity across its business divisions. This temporary customs role supports the smooth movement of international shipments through Madrid-Barajas Airport.

Working in Spain Islands

Spain’s main island destinations include the Balearic Islands—Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera—and the Canary Islands, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura. Job opportunities are strongest in tourism, hospitality, retail, transport, logistics, airport services, healthcare, and construction. Spanish is important for most roles, although English and German are valuable in tourist areas. Island life offers a relaxed lifestyle, warm weather, beaches, outdoor activities, and strong local traditions, but housing can be expensive and seasonal work is common. EU and EEA citizens can live and work in Spain with registration requirements. Non-EU nationals generally need a work visa or residence permit arranged before employment. Relocating involves checking accommodation, transport links, healthcare access, local registration, and tax requirements. Barajas Airport is in Madrid, not the Spanish islands, so confirm the job location before moving.