Shipping Coordinator / Administrator

London I £28,000.00 - £30,000.00 Annual I Full Time

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Shipping Coordinator / Administrator

People2people is hiring a Shipping Coordinator / Administrator to join a well-established and successful business within the automotive sector. The company specialises in the import and export of goods, with a primary focus on markets outside of the EU.

This role is on-site 5 days per week in the South London based office, so please only apply if you're able to commit to this (access to location on Northern Line and tram).

Do you have expertise in both imports and exports? Do you have a strong grasp of international trade regulations, documentation, and processes? If so, this could be a great role for you!

Key responsibilities:

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following:

Handling all aspects of import/export documentation and adherence to current legislation
Liaise with the sales teams and logistics providers
Prepare, review and process shipping documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with customs regulations and industry standards
Track shipments to ensure timely deliveries
Generate and manage documents such as invoices, bills etc

Key skills needed:

Strong experience in shipping (including understanding of customs regulations)
Familiarity with shipping terminology and industry standards.
Strong commercial awareness with exceptional attention to detail.
Proven ability to manage workloads effectively and meet critical deadlines.
Excellent communication skills,
A collaborative and adaptable approach, thriving in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
A hazardous goods certificate would be advantageous but is not essential.
The successful applicant will be detail-oriented to ensure smooth and compliant shipping operations.

This is a stable and rewarding position within a growing company that values teamwork and professional development. You'll work in a friendly, collaborative office environment where your skills and contributions will be appreciated.

Salary available is £27,000 - £30,000p/a DOE and the company also offers a discretionary annual performance-based bonus.

Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.