ALS Recruiting Solutions
Export Specialist – Road Freight
Location: Felixstowe
Salary: Up to £35,000 + Bonus
I’m working with a well-established, family-owned freight forwarder in Felixstowe that is looking to add an Export Specialist – Road Freight to their team. This is a great opportunity if you’re looking for stability, career growth, and the chance to take real ownership of the export process.
The Role
In this position, you’ll be responsible for managing road freight exports from booking right through to final delivery. That includes handling customs clearance, preparing export documentation, arranging transport with hauliers, and ensuring everything runs smoothly from start to finish.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Managing road freight export shipments end-to-end
- Handling customs clearance and documentation (ENS, Transit docs, CNS, Destin8, MultiFreight)
- Liaising with hauliers and arranging transport
- Invoicing customers accurately and efficiently
What They’re Looking For
- Experience in road freight export operations
- Solid customs knowledge, including clearance and compliance
- Familiarity with systems such as Destin8, CNS, and MultiFreight
- Someone proactive, detail-oriented, and confident in problem-solving under pressure
What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £35,000 plus branch-based bonus
- Annual salary reviews
- 25 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays
- A supportive, close-knit team with a strong culture
- Long-term career development in a respected forwarder
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