FCL Import Supervisor | Sea Freight

Basildon, Essex

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£32,000£45,000 per annum, depending on experience
Permanent | Full-time | Site-based
We are supporting an established international freight forwarding business in Basildon as they look to hire an experienced FCL Import Supervisor for their Sea Freight Import department.
This is a hands-on operational role combining end-to-end FCL import management with responsibility for supporting colleagues, coordinating workloads and maintaining departmental service standards.
Strong hands-on FCL import freight forwarding experience is essential.
Key Responsibilities Manage FCL imports from origin through to final UK delivery
Support the day-to-day running of the FCL Import department
Coordinate workloads, priorities and key customer requirements
Provide operational guidance and support to colleagues
Liaise with overseas agents, shipping lines, hauliers and warehouses
Coordinate customs clearance, transport and final delivery
Monitor container availability, allocations and carrier performance
Manage Bills of Lading and associated import documentation
Resolve complex shipments and act as an escalation point
Maintain accurate shipment records and identify process improvements
Experience Required Strong end-to-end FCL import freight forwarding experience
Good knowledge of Bills of Lading and import documentation
Understanding of UK customs clearance procedures
Experience dealing with shipping lines, hauliers and overseas agents
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Previous experience supervising, training, mentoring or providing day-to-day guidance to members of an FCL import team
Benefits £32,000£45,000, depending on experience
20 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
Contributory pension and health scheme following probation
Free on-site parking
On-site gym and canteen
This is a fully site-based position in Basildon. Applicants must live within a reasonable commuting distance. xwzovoh
If you have strong FCL import experience and are ready to take greater responsibility within a growing import department, please apply or get in touch.