Senior Import / Logistics Clerk - Felixstowe

Logix Recruitment Limited; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight forwarder in Felixstowe is seeking a Senior Logistics / Import Clerk to manage key customer accounts in logistics. Responsibilities include ensuring timely customs clearances, coordinating deliveries, and managing freight documentation. The position offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

On-site Parking

Continuous support and ongoing training

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or freight forwarding.
• Strong understanding of customs processes.
• Ability to handle FCL and LCL shipments.

Responsibilities

• Reference jobs within forwarding system and update vessel information.
• Arrange customs clearance and customer deliveries.
• Select hauliers and advise charges to consignee.

Skills

Customs clearance

Freight forwarding

Logistics coordination

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Multifreight

Destin8

CNS

Job description

Our client is a Freight Forwarder based in Felixstowe. They are looking to recruit a Senior Logistics / Import Clerk to service key account customers requirements for Freight and Logistics and to assist in other areas within the operations department.

Key duties

• Reference jobs within forwarding system (ie. Multifreight)
• Ensure that jobs are kept up to date with latest vessel and arrival information
• Check that original Bill of Lading or telex release is present
• Arrange Customs clearance in line with customer requirements.
• Arrange FCL & LCL deliveries as per customer requirements and booking direct with customer warehouse.
• Selecting haulier based on price/service and booking haulage with chosen haulier.
• Advise charges to consignee prior to delivery date, selected customers only.
• Obtain releases for LCL/FCL shipments as required.
• Check off quay dates/times each day.
• Use Port Community Systems (Destin8 / CNS).

Whats on offer

• Competitive salary - 32-38K depending on experience
• On-site Parking
• Continuous support and ongoing training
• A friendly and welcoming team