🧑‍💼 Shipping Clerk – Felixstowe
📍 Location: Felixstowe
🗓️ Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
📄 Contract: Temp – Perm
🚀 Start Date: Immediate

A bit about the company...

 🚢 Our client is a well-established business within the shipping and logistics sector, based in Felixstowe.

📈 Due to continued growth, they are looking to add an experienced Shipping Clerk to their operations team.

💼 This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands the fast-paced nature of port and freight operations and enjoys working in a busy, team-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

📄 Prepare and process shipping and customs documentation
💻 Maintain accurate shipment details on systems and portals
🚛 Liaise with shipping lines, hauliers, freight forwarders and customers
📍 Track shipments and resolve any delays or issues
✅ Check documentation meets client and regulatory requirements
📞 Handle customer queries by phone and email
🗂️ Provide general admin support to the operations team
🧮 Keep accurate records for audits and reporting

What we’re looking for

🧳 Experience in shipping/freight/logistics or transport operations
📚 Knowledge of shipping docs and basic import/export customs
🖥️ Strong IT skills (MS Office & online systems)
🔍 High attention to detail and accuracy
🗣️ Excellent written and verbal communication
⏱️ Able to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced role
🤝 Proactive team player with a “can-do” attitude

Desirable

🧩 Experience working with port community systems or freight software (e.g. Destin8, CNS, or similar)

⚓ Knowledge of containerised freight and port operations

🚢 Experience dealing with shipping lines, hauliers and freight forwarders

📢 Next Steps:
Ready to be a key player as a shipping clerk, then Apply now!
📞 01394 570 156 / 01473 375 158
📧 info@lmerecruitment.com
🌐 www.lmerecruitment.co.uk

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