Import Operations Apprentice
Level: 3
Employer: R I F WORLDWIDE
Location: 10 Manchester International Office Centre
The Import Operations apprenticeship provides hands‑on experience within an international freight‑forwarding environment. The trainee will gain an understanding of the processes involved in importing goods, ensuring compliance with customs regulations, coordinating shipments, and delivering excellent customer service.
Duration: 1 Year 9 Months
Expected start date: 12/05/2026
Hours per week: 37.5 hours
Wage: (Annually)
Job role includes
Operational Support:
- Assist with the processing of import shipments across sea, air, or road freight
- Update internal systems with shipment data, status updates, and customer notes
Customs & Compliance:
- Learn to submit customs declarations using relevant systems (e.g., CDS/CHIEF or broker software)
- Check commodities using HS codes, duty rates, and import controls
- Ensure all activities comply with UK customs regulations and company policies
- Maintain accurate and audit‑ready shipment files.
Interaction
Build strong working relationships with internal teams
Administrative Duties:
- Assist with cost entry and basic financial checks
- Support with filing, archiving, and general administrative tasks
About employer
RIF Worldwide Plc is committed to helping customers achieve their operational and financial objectives through continually offering better, faster and more cost-efficient services.
The company recognises that the choice of forwarder is a vital decision for any customer and will remain focused on providing innovative solutions tailored to giving a market edge to any company using our services.
- A natural next step, taking full responsibility for managing import shipments, customer accounts, and customs processes
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Patience
