November 2026: Who's Hiring Across Suffolk Logistics

If you work in shipping or logistics across Felixstowe, Ipswich, or wider Suffolk, here is an honest look at the local job market this November. We have broken down our own live vacancies and median salary data to show you who is hiring right now and what employers are paying. Whether you are looking for your next step or checking how your package compares, these numbers show the reality on the ground.

The roles driving hiring across Suffolk

Freight forwarding dominates our vacancy board this month, making up 19 live roles. Warehousing follows with 9 open positions, transport has 5, and driving has 3. We also have individual vacancies in shipping (1), senior management (1), industrial equipment (1), and accounting finance (1).

Around the Port of Felixstowe and nearby logistics parks, businesses need experienced hands across operational and coordination desks. Our most recent briefs include Freight Forwarding Co-ordinator, Import Coordinator, Freight Forwarding Operations, Experienced Customs Clearance Clerk, and Freight Forwarding Team Leader.

Transport, fleet yards, and distribution centres are also bringing in specialist staff. Roles currently open include:

• Senior Transport Operator
• HGV Class 1 Driver - Plant Hire
• HGV Class 1 Trailer Fitter
• Yard Operative and Valeter - HGV Class 1
• Forklift Counterbalance Driver
• Warehouse Administrator

Median salaries for November 2026

Pay rates vary depending on tickets, licences, and operational accountability. Here are the median advertised salaries taken directly from our own vacancies:

• Industrial equipment: £47,500 (based on 3 roles)
• Driving: £46,250 (based on 10 roles)
• Transport: £43,750 (based on 16 roles)
• Senior management: £42,500 (based on 6 roles)
• Freight forwarding: £33,500 (based on 23 roles)
• Warehousing: £32,500 (based on 14 roles)
• Shipping: £30,000 (based on 3 roles) Driving and transport operations continue to command strong packages locally, reflecting the ongoing requirement for qualified drivers, fleet fitters, and operators along the A14 corridor. Forwarding and warehousing sit in the low-to-mid thirties, with supervisory and team leader positions paying above that benchmark.

What to do this month

• Check your current wage against the medians above to see how your package compares to what is being advertised today.
• Highlight specific trade systems on your CV, especially if you handle customs clearance, import documentation, or transport management software.
• Put your practical tickets front and centre, particularly Counterbalance forklift certifications or HGV Class 1 driving and maintenance experience.
• Factor in your notice period now if you want to be settled into a new position in the new year.