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Shipping Co-Ordinator

  • Location:

    Peterborough

  • Sector:

    Supply Chain

  • Job type:

    Contract

  • Salary:

    £16.65 - 22.50 per hour

  • Contact:

    Seismic Recruitment

  • Contact email:

    recruit@seismicgroup.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01275867400

  • Job ref:

    SEI6234C

  • Published:

    about 22 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-08-13

Shipping Co-Ordinator

Peterborough – Full time on site

Initial 12 Month Contract –  Extensions very likely

37 hours a week: Mon – Fri 08:00-16:00 Fri 08:00-15:30 – some flexibility re start/finish times

Up to £16.65 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £22.50 – depending on experience

Do you have experience handling shipments and coordinating with couriers? Are you committed to accuracy in your work? Would you like to contribute to the Global Supply Chain team of a Fortune 100 company?

If that sounds like you, this exciting opportunity could be a great fit. We’re looking for a Shipping Coordinator to play a key role in planning, arranging, and processing shipments for our global customer base.

What will you do?

  • Arrange the dispatch of products to customers based on available stock
  • Coordinate with carriers and customers to agree on collection schedules
  • Send all required shipment documentation to the appropriate contacts
  • Prepare, submit, and record export entries for goods being sent overseas

Ideally we’re looking for?

  • Experience in exports or a background in transportation and booking; We also recognise that candidates from customer service backgrounds have highly transferable skills.
  • Strong accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to process detailed information precisely
  • Excellent customer service skills, with confidence in resolving issues both internally and externally
  • A proactive and organised approach, able to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team
  • Confident and clear communication skills when dealing with different teams and customers
  • Desirable: Experience in UK import/export processes would be highly beneficial

To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment.  A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.

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