Details:
- Salary: £36,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Romsey Hampshire
- Date: 14 hours ago
Description:
Logistics Coordinator
Introduction
We are seeking an organised and proactive Logistics Coordinator to manage the movement of goods and equipment across the UK, Europe and worldwide within a fantastic engineering company.
The ideal candidate will have at least five years’ experience in logistics, transport coordination or freight forwarding, with a strong understanding of European transport, customs procedures and international shipping documentation.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate collections, deliveries and equipment returns across the UK, Europe and internationally.
* Arrange transport with hauliers and freight forwarders, balancing cost, reliability and deadlines.
* Prepare and check shipping documents, customs declarations and border references to ensure compliance.
* Liaise with customs agents, drivers, suppliers and transport partners.
* Monitor shipments, communicate updates and resolve delays or documentation issues.
* Coordinate temporary exports, ATA Carnets and equipment returns where required.
* Maintain accurate shipment records, proof of delivery and transport costs.
* Check transport invoices against agreed rates and investigate discrepancies.
* Keep up to date with customs regulations and international transport requirements.
* Provide general administrative and operational support to the sales team.
* Working with the engineering and projects team.
Ideal Skills & Experience
* Minimum five years’ experience in logistics, transport coordination or freight forwarding.
* Experience managing shipments between the UK, Europe and international destinations.
* Knowledge of customs procedures, import/export documentation, CMRs, MRNs, GMRs, GVMS, ENS and T1 transit movements.
* Understanding of Incoterms, including DAP and DDP, and import/export VAT requirements.
* Experience working with hauliers, freight forwarders and customs agents.
* Excellent organisation, attention to detail and communication skills.
* Ability to prioritise workloads, manage deadlines and resolve problems effectively.
* Confident using Microsoft Excel, email and logistics management systems.
* Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify cost-effective transport solutions.
Experience with ATA Carnets, temporary exports and movements to European countries outside the EU would be advantageous.
Salary
£36,000
Hours
Days Monday to Friday (Early finish on Fridays)
All based on-site
Benefits
* 25 days’ Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
* Company Pension Contribution 8%
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Opportunity to join a growing engineering business in a newly created role
If you could be interested in this fantastic Logistics Coordinator role, please apply and we'll be in touch to discuss further