Your September Job Hunt: Who's Hiring and What They're Paying

September is here. It's a good time to check the job market in Felixstowe and Suffolk. We'll look at where the jobs are and what pay you can expect. This information comes directly from our live vacancies this month.

Where the Jobs Are

Freight forwarding continues to be very busy. We currently have 17 live roles in this sector. Warehousing also has strong demand with 8 openings. Transport companies are actively hiring too, with 6 positions available. Other areas like shipping, senior management, and specialist roles have fewer but important vacancies.

What You Could Earn

Salaries vary by sector and experience. Our median advertised salaries show what you might expect. For freight forwarding, the median is £33,500. This is based on 19 roles we've handled. Transport roles offer a median of £43,750 (16 roles). Warehousing roles average £32,500 (12 roles). Driving roles show a strong median of £48,750 (8 roles). Senior management positions have a median of £42,500 (6 roles).

Current job titles we're recruiting for include Freight Forwarding Co-ordinator, Warehouse Administrator, and Senior Freight Forwarder. We're also looking for Forklift Counterbalance Drivers and Transport Administrators. Customer Service Representative and Junior Commercial Assistant roles are also available.

What to do this month

• Review your CV. Make sure it highlights your skills and experience relevant to these roles.
• Check job descriptions carefully. See if your skills match the available roles like Forklift Driver or Freight Forwarder.
• Consider specialist skills. Roles like VNA Driver or specific freight forwarding expertise are often in demand.
• Update your online profiles. Ensure they reflect your current career goals.
• Talk to us. We can match your skills to current openings and advise on market rates.