Suffolk Vacancies
Vacancy: Freight Sales Executive (European Road)
Area: Ipswich
Salary: £24 - £26K
Details: A leading freight forwarding company based in Ipswich, is looking to recruit an experienced sales professional, who has had a solid background in European roadfreight. Candidates must be very commercially minded, be an excellent communicator and be confident speaking to new potential clients, selling the services of the company, negotiating rates and closing deals. Great opportunity to grow with the company.
Ref: FXTFSE0141
Type: Permanent
Vacancy: Export Trade Co-ordinator - Graduate Training
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: C£18K
Details: One of the leading shipping lines, is looking to recruit a graduate onto its graduate training programme, within the role of Export Trade Co-ordinator. Graduates do not need to be subject specific, although maritime or geography based subjects would be beneficial. Candidates will be responsible for co-ordinating export shipments; trade routes; quoting clients and booking shipments. Excellent opportunity to start a career within the shipping industry.
Ref: FXTEGR135
Type: Permanent
Vacancy: International Trailer Operator / Forwarder
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £23 - £25K
Details: A well established, Felixstowe based International road freight forwarder is looking to recruit an experienced freight forwarder / trailer operator, responsible for sourcing, quoting and securing shipments from customers and sub-contract the work to approved hauliers, maximising profit & load count. As well as being responsible for co-ordinating shipments, the role will also entail commercial responsibilities, including telesales, so would suit a good all rounder.
Ref: FXTITO0133
Type: Permanent
Vacancy: Trainee Freight Forwarding Clerk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: Up to £13K
Details: A local freight forwarder is looking to recruit a Trainee Freight Clerk to join their busy shipping office in Felixstowe. This is an excellent opportunity to start a career within the freight industry, and you will be given full training in European logistics; Customs procedures and shipping documentation.
Ref: FXTTFC0132
Type: Permanent
Vacancy: European Freight Forwarder
Area: Ipswich
Salary: Up to £22K
Details: Our client, a well established local freight forwader based in Ipswich, is looking to expand it's European road freight department, by recruiting an experienced freight forwarder, with a solid background in export operations (road). Candidates should also be commercially minded, and be happy to develop / quote for new business. Great opportunity!
Ref: FXTRFF0130
Type: Permanent
Vacancy: Ocean Procurement Co-ordinator X 2
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: DOE
Details: Working for this global forwarding & logistics company, the successful candidates will be responsible for; Reporting on sales market information; Undertaking projects and various market enquiries as requested by Ocean Procurement Manager or Head of Procurement. Completing necessary reports as requested by Pricing or Marketing Manager. Cost pricing for tenders & named account business; Direct customers to the relevant website for schedules & routing; Maintaining carrier records, rates and information ensuring properly filed; Developing expertise in specific carriers and share information with the business; Assisting in allocation management & forecasting when required. Candidates must be very commercially aware, have excellent communication skills both written & verbal. Ideally candidates have worked within a commercial / marketing or an Inside Sales environment within the shipping industry. This role is initially for a 12 month contract period, but could very much turn permanent after this time.
Ref: FXTOPC0129
Type: Permanent
Vacancy: Customs Clearance Co-ordinator
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: DOE
Details: One of the industries leading global freight forwarders is looking to recruit an experienced import Customs clearance co-ordinator, responsible for declaring consignments for clearance using Impatex, compiling all Customs paperwork and ensuring full Customs compliance, i.e. correct tariff classification, CPCs & the correct Duty & VAT is paid. This role is also very customer service orientated, so candidates must be both good communicators, plus be commercially aware. Excellent opportunity to join this industry leader, and develop a long term career with this organisation.
Ref: FXTCCC0128
Type: Permanent
Vacancy: Export Bookings Clerk - 6 Months Maternity Cover
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: Around £18/20K pro rata
Details: A leading local shipping line is looking to recruit an experienced export liner clerk, to join their team for a minimum period of 6 months to cover maternity leave, to handle all export bookings and enquiries. Candidates must have previous export liner experience, and be confident dealing with clients on the telephone, plus be very accurate in their data entry skills. This role may turn permanent after 6 months.
Ref: FXTEBC117
Type: Permanent
Vacancy: Liner Sales Co-ordinator (Inside)
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: DOE
Details: As part of our clients expansion plan for 2010, our client is looking to recruit an experienced shipping co-ordinator, both good commercial awareness and communication skills to join their team, where they will be responsible for selling the companies services to lines and vessel operators by cold calling & marketing. Database management and quotations will also form a large part of this role. Excellent opportunity for candidates who are looking to become more commercially orientated.
Ref: FXTLSC114
Type: Permanent
Vacancy: Export Documentation Clerk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: DOE
Details: A leading shipping / liner company is looking to recruit an experienced Export Documentation Clerk to join its expanding team. Candidates must have previous shipping experience, and be familiar with export documentation & export procedures.
Ref: FXTEDC113
Type: Permanent
Vacancy: Disbursement / Accounts Clerk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £17 - 20K
Details: A leading, well established company within the liner shipping industry is looking to recruit an Disbursement / Accounts Clerk to join their busy team at their office in Felixstowe. Disbursement experience is not essential as training can be given, but applicants must have previous shipping experience, as you will be also responsible for inputting & cross referencing ships manifests and rates etc... Great opportunity!
Ref: FXTDAC112
Type: Permanent
Vacancy: Import Freight Forwarder
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £22K - £25K
Details: A well established local freight forwarder is looking to recruit an experienced import forwarder, ideally with exposure to handling shipments within the fresh produce market. Candidates must have a proven forwarding background and be confident in preparing & submitting import Customs entries; handling all documentation and arranging time sensitive deliveries.
Ref: FXT IFF110
Type: Permanent
Vacancy: Import Forwarding Clerk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: C£20K
Details: Our client, a global freight forwarder and logistics company is looking to recruit an experienced Import Forwarder for their Felixstowe branch. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating the initial file; collating all shipping documentation; completing the import Customs clearance; arranging the transport & invoicing out the job. Candidates must have previous import forwarding experience, ideally in all areas mentioned above; be confident handling both FCL & LCL shipments, be proactive and have excellent customer service skills. Excellent career progression opportunity.
Ref: FXTIFC109
Type: Permanent
Vacancy: Import / Export Operations Co-ordinator
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: up to £25K
Details: A well established Felixstowe freight forwarder is looking to recruit an experienced import / export freight forwarder, whom is confident co-ordinating ideally both sea & air shipments (sea essential), and has a proven background in completing Customs clearance declarations. Candidates should also be commercially minded, and be able to negotiate rates and compile quotations to win new business. This role would suit an experienced forwarder whom is looking to take their next career step, into a more senior forwarding role. More details available on request.
Ref: FXTIEO104
Type: Permanent
Vacancy: Customs Clearance Operator
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: up to £24K
Details: Our client, a leading global freight forwarder & logistics company is looking to recruit and experience Import Customs Clearance Operator.
You will be required to complete and input via EDI systems, any customs entries for cargo arriving through any ports, directed through the Felixstowe branch, either for the
branch customers, or as required by other branches. This includes all aspects of Import customs procedures and regulations, as described in but not limited to the detail
below.
Generally your prime duty is to ensure that all documentation is completed in a correct manner and presented within the expected time frames as designated by the departmental head at any given time. All Duty and VAT invoices for which the company is liable on costs, are to be completed, and accepted on cost control, and the customer advised immediately on entry completion and confirmation of costs as received from customs.
Ref: FXTCCO097
Type: Permanent
Vacancy: Import Forwarding Co-ordinator
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £20 - 24K
Details: A local freight forwarder specialising in Far East & Indian trades, is looking to recruit an experienced Import Forwarding Co-ordinator. Candidates must have previous import forwarding experience, ideally handling consignments from Asia from origin to final destination. Candidates must have good communication / customer services skills. Import entry experience is not essential for this role. Excellent opportunity!
Ref: FXTIFC095
Type: Permanent
Vacancy: Jock Bindloss Joins SDW Felixstowe!
Area: Felixstowe / Ipswich
Salary:
Details: SDW is pleased to announce that Jock Bindloss has joined the team, and heads up our Felixstowe / Ipswich operation. Jock has a wealth of experience in both shipping, and recruiting for clients in Suffolk. Jock is looking forward to assisting candidates in their next career move. Please call Jock on 01394 330003 or email him jock.bindloss@sdwrecruitment.co.uk
Ref: Jock
Type: Permanent
Vacancy: Senior Import Forwarder
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: C£25K
Details: A leading freight forwarder is looking to recruit a Senior Import Forwarder to join their team based in Felixstowe. Candidates must have a solid forwarding background and be confident completing import Customs entries. This is a senior role, and you will be responsible for handling key accounts, providing excellent customer service. A well established company, friendly team and would make a great career move for the right candidate.
Ref: FXTSIF092
Type: Permanent
Vacancy: Sales Executive (UK)
Area: Felixstowe Based
Salary: £30 - £40K + Car
Details: Our client, a leading global shipping and logistics company is looking to recruit a UK Sales Executive, based at their office in Felixstowe. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new leads, gaining new business, building relationships and maintaining the existing client base. Candidates must have previous sales experience within a forwarding environment.
Ref: FXTSE089
Type: Permanent
Vacancy: Import Forwarding Supervisor
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: Around £30K
Details: Our client, a leading global shipping company is looking to recruit an experienced import professional, to head up their import forwarding team. Candidates must have a solid forwarding background, and be confident completing import Customs clearances, as this role is very much hands on, dealing with client queries and quotations, plus monitoring work flow within the department. Ideally you will be currently employed in a supervisory role, but our client will consider senior clerks, looking to make their next career move. Excellent opportunity to join this well respected company.
Ref: FXTIFS087
Type: Permanent
Vacancy: European Road Freight Forwarder
Area: Ipswich
Salary: DOE
Details: Our client a well established European road freight forwarder, is looking to recruit an experienced road forwarder to join its operations team. Candidates must have experience in road / trailer forwarding, albeit import & export, ideally specialising in Spanish, Portuguese and German routes.. Candidates should have a good geographical knowledge of Europe, and ideally be in a position to bring some business with them. This position would very much suit a commercially minded candidate, who would be happy selling as well as being hands on operationally. Excellent opportunity to grow with the company.
Ref: FXTERF071
Type: Permanent
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