Sea Import Operations Clerk
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (DOE)
Location: Basildon
Start: ASAP
Join a busy freight forwarding team in Basildon as a Sea Import Operations Clerk. You’ll 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 learning opportunities
* 22–25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays
* Structured working hours with a rotating shift pattern (08:00–16:30 / 09:00–17:30)
How to apply:
If you have relevant experience, please get in touch today. You can also refer someone suitable.
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Keywords / alternative titles:
Import Operations Clerk, Sea Freight Clerk, Import Coordinator, Import Administrator, Import Executive, Freight Forwarding Clerk, Shipping Clerk, Ocean Freight Operations, Customs & Import Specialist, Logistics Operations Clerk