Freight Forwarding Manager

Import Manager – Freight Forwarding
Basildon HQ | Full Container Load (FCL)

Adore Recruitment are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected freight forwarding client based at their Basildon headquarters.

Our client is entering an exciting phase of substantial planned growth, with a clear strategy to significantly increase the size of the business over the next two to five years. As part of this journey, they are now seeking an experienced FCL Import Manager to take ownership of their Full Container Load import operation and play a key role in shaping its future.

This is not a maintenance role. It is a genuine opportunity for a proactive, commercially minded freight forwarding professional who wants to grow with the business and progress into senior leadership.

The Opportunity

Import Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day performance of the FCL Import department, ensuring smooth, compliant, and cost-effective operations while supporting the wider growth plans of the business.

You will manage shipping line relationships, drive operational and commercial performance, and lead a team to consistently deliver high service levels. You will also contribute to improving processes and building a scalable operation that supports future expansion.

There is a clear and achievable career progression pathway:

* Short to medium term progression into Import Sea Freight Manager, with responsibility for both FCL and LCL Imports

* Longer term progression into Basildon Operations Manager, with full oversight of all operational departments

Progression is performance-led and aligned to business growth.

What Our Client Is Looking For

* A proactive leader who actively reviews processes, identifies improvements, and resolves issues as they arise

* A commercially confident manager who can make informed decisions to support departmental and business growth

* A people-focused leader who can manage, motivate, and develop a team with a range of personalities and experience levels

Why Join This Business?

* A stable, well-established company with ambitious and realistic growth plans

* The opportunity to shape and develop a key operational department

* Genuine long-term career progression

* Supportive senior management and real autonomy within the role

Interested?

If you would like to be part of this growth journey and discuss the role in confidence,  to speak with you