Sea Import Operations Clerk in Basildon, East Of England

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.
E: careers@redrecruit.com
T: 01376 503567 | 0203 906 6020

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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

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