Import Service Team Operator

Start date 31/05/2025
Time Type Full time
Mobile Work Not Remote

Your Benefits

Your Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Our enhanced pension scheme helps you plan for a secure future, with greater contributions to boost your retirement savings and give you peace of mind.

Continuous Training

Develop your skills and expand your expertise with our professional training programs.

Exclusive Discounts

Access to our discount portal to save money on your everyday spending, holidays, fitness & leisure.

Free Parking

For your convenience, plus our EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme driving electric more affordable, letting you lease a new electric car with savings on tax and National Insurance, plus hassle-free setup and maintenance.

Great Team

It's the people who make the difference - and with us, you'll be part of a great team.

Health & Sports

Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for any mental, physical, financial, or personal challenges. It includes a hotline, personalised counselling, and a wealth of online resources to help you navigate life's ups and downs.
Location
Brighouse Road Low Moor
Bradford
BD12 OQF
United Kingdom
Company Name
Rhenus Logistics Ltd.
Business Unit
Road Freight
Reference ID JR107169
Contact Person
Rachel Yilmaz
Job Category
Freight Services

Job Description

What you can expect

This role sits within the UK Import Service Team and is responsible for the administration and management of import clearances for shipments arriving into the UK European Road Freight network.

The Import Service Team co-ordinates all aspects of the customs clearance and recovery of any taxes paid with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

The role will also extend to post-clearance activities and invoicing associated with the road business' smart-border clearance and customs brokerage solutions

This is an invoicing and admin role, experience within the road freight logistics preferable but not required.

Your role will primarily involve, but is not limited to:

  • Issuing of invoices and contacting associated parties to ensure the recovery of customs debt and prompt payment of the invoices.

  • Controlling the release of shipments held for pending payments and reviewing customs documents issued to ensure correct clearances and debts are incurred.

  • You will be required to communicate with the credit control department to reconcile payments, respond to invoice queries with external stakeholders via telephone and email.

  • Periodically you will be required to cross train and or cover the tasks of other team members which includes contacting UK importing companies via email or phone call to obtain information and data required to complete UK import clearance.

  • Complete local system database checks to complete the information and then passing all details to the Customs division through an internal IT Ticket system.

  • Preforming administration tasks associated with customs procedures and tax recovery.

What you bring

  • Customer service or administration experience

  • Strong communication skills – written & verbal

  • Attention to detail

  • Ability to use standard Microsoft software

  • Good organisational skills

  • Ability to handle customer queries speedily and efficiently

  • Full training on the required company software will be given as well as on going orientation within the wider business.

  • Hours 09.00 - 1730 hrs Monday to Friday, competitive salary based on experience.

Business Unit

Road Freight

Logistics needs intelligent management so that goods are in the right place at the right time -our transport solutions guarantee exactly that. Rhenus Road Freight's product portfolio ranges from groupage freight, partial and full loads to hazardous goods, and special transports. Together with accompanying services such as insurance or customs, this results in individual and industry-specific full-service packages. We are pragmatic and uncomplicated. At the same time, our permanent course for growth opens up long-term perspectives for all our employees, whether they are specialists or career changers.
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Welcome to Rhenus

Where our journey of growth connects with yours.

We are a global powerhouse on a mission to be pioneers in everything we do. United, we make an impact and dare to redefine what's possible. Ready to unlock untapped potential. We are on the fast track. At Rhenus, we thrive on collaboration. Every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. We stand as one global team. Where everyone contributes to our success. Together, we shape the future of logistics and beyond. Empowered by you.

Recruitment Process

Online application

Your documents will reach us quickly and directly via our online application form; depending on the position, a cover letter may be required. In any case, we are eager to see your CV and references – for us, the best way to make a good first impression.

Application screening

Our HR team and the responsible department will take a close look at your application as soon as possible. We will do our best to give you feedback within two weeks. With your agreement, we would also be happy to forward the documents to other business units if the selected position does not work out.

Selection Process

Depending on the position, there are various ways of finding out if we are a good match for each other. In most cases, we rely on a personal interview, on a eye level of course. Online tests, assessment centres or work on a trial basis may also be possible. In the end, the best decision is taken for both sides.

Onboarding

With your commitment, you are a part of the Rhenus Group right away – we are already eager to shape the logistics of the future together with you. To ensure that your start is a complete success, we will familiarise you with everything you need to know about Rhenus and your assignment with us. Your experienced colleagues will guide you every step of the way, and together you will easily master each of your new tasks.

Import Service Team Operator