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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Import Clerk / Import Operator / Freight Forwarders

Salary Range
£22,000 - £25,000
£1,833 - £2,083 / mo

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Location Base
Felixstowe, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Import Operators, Import Clerks, Export Clerks and General freight forwarders!…..

Swanstaff Recruitment are delighted to be supporting our client in their search for permanent and full-time freight forwarders. My client is currently looking to expand the business with various staff members from imports to exports and all round freight forwarding candidates.

Job Title: Import Clerk / Import Operator / Freight Forwarders
Location: Felixstowe
Salary: £22,000 - £25,000 per annum (depending on experience)

The Role:

  • Managing and executing multi-modal freight import services
  • Arranging various means of transport via road and sea
  • Collecting correct documentation and ensuring payments have cleared prior to the release and delivery of cargo
  • Liaising at all levels with carriers, service providers, agents, clients and customers
  • Ensuring all freight operations are within contractual SLA's and KPI limits
  • Liaising with agents, client's dedicated Supply Chain Controllers, Managers and staff
  • Maximising revenue for the company and maintaining internal service level agreements

The Requirements:

  • 1 year experience working within freight.
  • Experience within customs clearance

Does this sound like the type of role that could be of interest? If so, please get in touch with Henry in our Head Office today.

EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH OPPORTUNITIES

Swanstaff Recruitment is an equal employment company

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

  • Do you have experience within Imports?
  • Are you looking for a full-time permanent position?
  • Are you hardworking and enthusiastic?
  • Do you have experience within customs clearance?

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BF/Import2

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Import Clerk / Import Operator / Freight Forwarders roles across Swanstaff Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Business Consulting.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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