Office Manager
- Posted 20 April 2026
- Salary 65000
- LocationFelixstowe
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Freight Forwarding
- Reference36825
Job description
๐ Office Manager๐
๐ Location: Felixstowe, Suffolk
โฐ Monday to Friday: 08:00โ17:00
๐ Start Date: Immediate start
๐ผ About the Role:
๐ This is a hands-on Office Manager role based in Felixstowe, owning the smooth day-to-day running of the office.
๐ Youโll bring strong transport and freight forwarding knowledge, with confidence in UKโcontinent customs processes and documentation.
๐ Youโll also support and drive commercial performance, building relationships and taking a proactive approach to sales opportunities.
๐ฅ Youโll lead by example, keeping the team organised, motivated, and delivering high standards.
โ You'll need:
๐ Solid, hands-on experience in transport and freight forwarding
๐ Strong grasp of UKโcontinent customs requirements and cross-border movements
๐ Sharp commercial mindset with a focus on profitable performance
โ๏ธ Real sales ability and confidence developing new opportunities
๐ง Natural leadership skills and the ability to get the best out of people
๐ฃ๏ธ Great communicator โ clear, confident, friendly, and personal
โ
Organised, proactive, and calm when itโs busy
What Youโll Be Doing:
โ๏ธ Keep day-to-day office operations running smoothly and efficiently
๐ฅ Lead, motivate, and support the team to deliver consistently high standards
๐ Drive sales activity by picking up the phone, opening doors, and building relationships
๐ท Use strong commercial awareness to understand margins, costs, and performance drivers
๐ Coordinate transport/forwarding workflows and keep communication tight across stakeholders
๐งพ Ensure customs processes and documentation are correct for UKโcontinent movements
๐ง Spot issues early, improve processes, and keep service levels high under pressure
๐ฐ What's On Offer:
๐ต Competitive salary
๐ ฟ๏ธ On-Site Parking
๐ Ongoing training and career progression
๐ข Supportive and professional environment
๐ Ready to keep the office running smoothly, support the team, and drive performance? Apply now.
โ๏ธ 01394 570 156 / 01473 375 158
๐ง info@lmerecruitment.com
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