Global LCL Import Coordinator – Ocean Freight Specialist

Adore Recruitment Ltd; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Adore Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced LCL Import Coordinator for a permanent role in Tilbury, Essex. You will take ownership of end-to-end LCL import shipments from overseas origin through to final delivery across the UK.

The role involves coordinating with overseas agents, shipping lines and UK customs (CDS), managing vessel movements, and ensuring HMRC compliance, with a Monday to Friday 9am–5pm schedule and a salary of £30,000 to £35,000.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in sea freight imports.
• Strong exposure to LCL / groupage / consolidated cargo.
• Solid understanding of ocean freight operations, customs procedures and import documentation.
• Experience with CDS customs entries.
• Knowledge of Destin8, CNS and freight software such as MultiFreight would be advantageous.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple live shipments.

Responsibilities

• Manage consolidated LCL import shipments from booking to delivery.
• Liaise with overseas agents, shipping lines, hauliers, warehouses and customers.
• Coordinate UK customs clearance (CDS) and ensure full HMRC compliance.
• Monitor vessel arrivals, ETAs and shipment milestones.
• Check and raise import documentation, including Bills of Lading, manifests, invoices and packing lists.
• Arrange onward delivery through major UK ports including Felixstowe, London Gateway, Southampton and Liverpool.
• Resolve delays, exceptions and operational issues proactively.
• Cost and invoice completed files while maintaining accurate records within the freight system.

Skills

Sea freight imports

LCL / groupage

Documentation management

Organisational skills

Tools

Destin8

CNS

MultiFreight

Job description

Adore Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced LCL Import Coordinator for a permanent role in Tilbury, Essex. You will take ownership of end-to-end LCL import shipments from overseas origin through to final delivery across the UK.

The role involves coordinating with overseas agents, shipping lines and UK customs (CDS), managing vessel movements, and ensuring HMRC compliance, with a Monday to Friday 9am–5pm schedule and a salary of £30,000 to £35,000.