Shipping Coordinator

  • Job Reference: 1459616533-2
  • Date Posted: 1 October 2024
  • Recruiter: Hays
  • Location: Bury, Sussex
  • Salary: £26,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: + Benefits
  • Sector: Administration
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Shipping Coordinator Bury St Edmunds - Offering competitive salary, great benefits and hybrid working

Your new company
A well-established and prestigious organisation with offices in Bury St Edmunds.
Your new role
This is a new Shipping Coordinator job, joining a busy shipping team. Supporting all aspects of imports, liaising with the purchasing team. Duties include but not limited to:

  • Arranging export shipments, covering all modes of transport.
  • Preparing associated export documentation, including Health Certificates and Certificates of Origin and Export Licences.
  • Ensure database information is up-to-date and submit new information where necessary.
  • Review changes within the freight industry to identify changes in legislation.
  • Providing support to other areas of logistics as and when required.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this job you will require:
  • A minimum of two years' office-based experience.
  • Dangerous Goods by Air, Sea, or Road qualification is desirable.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to take initiative, be proactive, manage changing priorities and work independently.
  • You will have excellent communication skills, spoken and written.
  • Import and Export experience is beneficial but not essential.
  • Excellent attention to detail, friendly and helpful nature.
  • Strong PC Literacy including Word & Excel.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will have the chance to work as part of a collaborative team whilst learning on the job. You will receive a competitive salary with great benefits and the option of hybrid working.

  • Monday to Friday - 37.5 hour week
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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