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Suffolk Vacancies

Vacancy: Senior Transport Clerk
Area: Ipswich
Salary: C£25 - 28K
Details: A well established nationwide haulage company based in Ipswich, is looking to expand its transport team by recruiting an experienced Transport Clerk. Candidates must have previous transport experience, and should be confident in; allocating work loads in a cost effective manor ensuring maximum profit is generated; route planning; liaising with drivers; speaking to clients / quoting for work and offering excellent customer service at all times; and handle all paperwork / documentation inc PODs. Candidates should ideally be familiar with groupage cargo and be confident using Destin8 / working form manifests. Excellent opportunity for the right person.
Ref: FXTTC0204
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Import Freight Forwarder / Customs Co-ordinator
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: Up to £25K
Details: Our client, a global freight forwarder is looking to recruit an experienced import freight forwarder with Customs entry experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for co-ordinating shipments from origin to destination, compiling paperwork, classifying goods and completing import entries, plus arranging final delivery. Candidates must have previous import forwarding experience, and ideally be looking to take their next career step. Excellent working environment, with great benefits as you would expect from this major industry player.
Ref: FXTIEC0202
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Import Freight Forwarder
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: C£20K DOE
Details: Our client has an opening for an experienced freight forwarder within their import department. Candidates must have had some exposure to import forwarding, including Customs entries. Candidates should be familiar with the Customs Tariff and be confident using industry software such as Impatex or Datafreight / Destin8 & CNS / CHIEF. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling all imports into the UK, including arranging transport. Excellent opportunity to grow with the company and develop you experience gained to-date and progress your career.
Ref: FXTIFF0187
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Customs Clearance Co-ordinator (Imports) 8 Month C
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: DOE
Details: A leading supply chain solution specialist / freight forwarder is looking to recruit an experienced Import Customs clearance Co-ordinator to cover a period of 8 month maternity cover. Candidates must have previous Customs entry experience using either Impatex Visual Broker, LSI Sigma Datafreight or another industry software package. Candidates should also be familiar with tariff classification, and entering consignments to various regimes i.e. Home Use and IPR. Great opportunity to gain experience with one of the industry's leading forwarders.
Ref: FXTCCC0185
Type: Temporary

Vacancy: Procurement Analyst and Allocation Co-ordinator
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: DOE
Details: Our client, a leading shipping, forwarding & supply chain provider is looking to recruit an Procurement Analyst and Allocation Co-ordinator to join their Felixstowe office. This is an ideal graduate trainee program role, for candidates looking to start a career within the shipping industry and fast track their career path. Your main responsibilities will include; to provide detailed reports enabling the Procurement team and key stakeholders to make both strategic and tactical decisions; proactively be involved in the procurement process; analysing trends; managing carrier allocation / liaising with shipping offices globally; negotiating rates and working with many internal department, analysing various data and spotting in-efficiencies & trends, and reporting back to senior management. Candidates must have excellent IT skills, including Excel and have good communication skills. Excellent opportunity for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV to jock.bindloss@sdwrecruitment.co.uk - or call our Felixstowe office on 01394 330003
Ref: FXTPAAC0173
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Export Bookings Clerk
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: £20-22K DOE
Details: A leading shipping agent / liner company is looking to recruit an experienced Export Bookings Clerk to join their team. Candidates should ideally be confident taking export bookings, arranging transport and preparing documentation. Previous liner experience a distinct advantage. Please email your CV to info@sdwrecruitment.co.uk or call Jock Bindloss at our Felixstowe office on 01394 330003
Ref: FXTEBC0168
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: European Trailer Operator / Forwarder
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: C£20K
Details: Our client is looking to recruit a European Trailer Operator, in which the successful candidate will be responsible for both operations and business development. Ideally candidates should have European road freight experience, but our client is willing to consider any freight background. Candidates should be commercially minded, be a confident communicator and ideally speak an additional European language. Excellent opportunity to join an expanding & friendly company.
Ref: FXTETO0163
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Business Support Assistant
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: DOE
Details: Our client, a global forwarding & logistics company is looking to recruit a Business Support Assistant, to join their Business Support Unit where the successful candidate will be responsible for accounting practices; handling & processing supplier invoices; compiling reports and analysing data, including KPIs; creating client reports and various other shipping / logistics related administrative tasks. Excellent opportunity to join one of the industries largest players, and to build a career with this company. Candidates should ideally have experience within the shipping industry, and must be analytical and computer literate.
Ref: FXTBSA0160
Type: Permanent

Vacancy: Ocean Procurement Co-ordinator
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 6 to 9 month contract period, but could very much turn permanent after this time.
Ref: FXTOPC154
Type: Temporary

Vacancy: Transport Operator / Planner
Area: Felixstowe
Salary: C£22 / 24K
Details: Our client a well established logistics company is looking to recruit an experienced Transport Operator at their Felixstowe depot, where they will be responsible for scheduling vehicles (containers) throughout the UK. Previous transport planning experience a must, and candidates should be happy working in a busy transport environment.
Ref: FXTTC0148
Type: Permanent

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: 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: 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: 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