Sea Freight Import Clerk

Red Recruit Local; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A freight forwarding company in Basildon is seeking a Sea Freight Import Clerk to manage import shipments and coordinate deliveries. This role requires at least 2 years of import freight forwarding experience and strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and Word. The position offers a full-time, stable opportunity within a supportive team environment, providing broad exposure to the operations of customs and haulage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in import freight forwarding.
• Proficient in using Excel and Word.
• Detail-oriented and reliable with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage import shipments and documentation.
• Coordinate deliveries and track vessel arrivals.
• Prepare import customs paperwork.
• Assist with internal teams and customer service.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams as required.

Skills

Import freight forwarding experience

Strong IT skills (Excel & Word)

Organised, detail-focused and reliable

Good communication and teamworking skills

Job description

Sea Freight Import Clerk

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (DOE)

Location: Basildon

Start: ASAP

Join a busy freight forwarding team in Basildon as a Sea Freight Import Clerk. Youll handle import shipments, customs paperwork and delivery operations, gaining broad exposure across the business in a professional and collaborative environment.

What you’ll do

• Manage import shipments and documentation
• Coordinate deliveries and track vessel arrivals
• Prepare import customs paperwork
• Support internal teams and customer service
• Assist with administrative tasks and liaise with clients and internal teams as required.

What you need

• 2+ years import freight forwarding experience
• Strong IT skills (Excel & Word)
• Organised, detail-focused and reliable
• Good communication and teamworking skills

Why you’ll love this role

• Full-time, permanent position within a stable and growing business
• Broad exposure to import operations, customs and haulage
• Supportive team environment with hands‑on experience across the supply chain