Import Operations Leader – End-to-End Freight

Noble Recruiting Ltd.; Basildon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Company benefits

Job summary

Noble Recruiting Ltd. is seeking an Import Supervisor in Basildon to oversee daily import operations from origin to final UK delivery. This permanent, full-time role includes customs clearance, container allocations, transport, warehousing and accurate import documentation.

You will lead the operations team, foster relationships with shipping lines and suppliers, and resolve escalated queries while collaborating with Sales and Accounts to deliver excellent service.

Qualifications

• Previous import freight forwarding experience.
• Strong end-to-end import and customs knowledge.
• Experience handling Bills of Lading and shipping documentation.
• Excellent organisation, problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to lead calmly in a busy operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily import operations from origin to UK delivery.
• Manage shipments, customs clearance, container allocations and transport.
• Coordinate warehousing, cargo releases and import documentation.
• Support operational teams and build relationships with lines and suppliers.
• Resolve escalated customer queries and collaborate with Sales and Accounts.

Skills

Import freight forwarding experience

End-to-end import knowledge

Organisation

Calm leadership

Job description

Noble Recruiting Ltd. is seeking an Import Supervisor in Basildon to oversee daily import operations from origin to final UK delivery. This permanent, full-time role includes customs clearance, container allocations, transport, warehousing and accurate import documentation.

You will lead the operations team, foster relationships with shipping lines and suppliers, and resolve escalated queries while collaborating with Sales and Accounts to deliver excellent service.