Multimodal Import Freight Forwarder — Growth Path

Vincere; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Modern office environment

Job summary

Vincere is seeking an experienced Import Freight Forwarder to join our client’s busy Felixstowe operations. You will manage shipments from start to finish, coordinating import movements by sea, air and road, ensuring compliance and on-time delivery.

The role requires hands-on freight forwarding expertise, strong knowledge of customs documentation, and a customer-focused approach in a fast-paced environment. A competitive salary and a pension scheme are on offer.

Qualifications

• Proven freight forwarding experience.
• Strong understanding of customs procedures and shipping docs.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple shipments in a fast-paced setting.
• Customer-focused, proactive and solution-driven.
• Proficient IT user; knowledge of forwarding systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end freight forwarding operations for import shipments (sea, air and road).
• Coordinate EU movements (FTL/LTL, groupage, intermodal).
• Liaise with carriers, hauliers, overseas agents and suppliers.
• Prepare and process shipping and customs documentation (B/L, entries).
• Track shipments, resolve delays/issues, and update customers as main contact.
• Ensure compliance, maintain accurate records and audit-ready files.
• Quote and negotiate rates; support process improvements and growth.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Customs processes

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Customer focus

IT literacy

Tools

Freight systems

Job description

Vincere is seeking an experienced Import Freight Forwarder to join our client’s busy Felixstowe operations. You will manage shipments from start to finish, coordinating import movements by sea, air and road, ensuring compliance and on-time delivery.

The role requires hands-on freight forwarding expertise, strong knowledge of customs documentation, and a customer-focused approach in a fast-paced environment. A competitive salary and a pension scheme are on offer.