Shipping Administrator - Kevin Theobald Recruitment Agency : Job Details

Shipping Administrator

Kevin Theobald Recruitment Agency

Job Location : Hampshire, UK

Posted on : 28/01/2025 - Valid Till : 11/03/2025

Job Description :

Our client based in the Hampshire area is looking for a Shipping Administrator, the role is to assist the Logistics Manager & team with day to day administration of export shipments, imports, cross trades and freight quotes.

This role does attract flexi time of part or full time but must be Monday - Friday and the possibility of Hybrid working ( 3 days in the office as a minimum)

24 days holiday that increase, birthday off and the option to sell or buy more leave

Pension, Health Plan, Free Parking and tea and coffee plus company events

Salary £26-31k

Main Duties:

  • Export Customer Complaints
  • Investigate any logistics /documentation complaints regarding the EU Export Sales relevant to their shipments.
  • Liaising with manufacturing site where applicable.
  • Provide EU Freight Quote
  • Handle EU customer freight enquiries in a timely manner.
  • To organize / arrange collection & delivery of all EU exports to overseas clients including the preparation of processing export documentation.
  • Liaise with Accounts on freight invoices & Import clearance.
  • Work closely with Chamber of Commerce, Banks and with processes to arrange, Freight Instructions, Bill of lading checking & distribution, Chamber documents EG. Cert of Origin, UK EUR 1s Certificates of Free Sale and Marine Insurance.

  • Liaise with freight forwarders.
  • Maintain Shipping Log for Imports and Exports
  • Maintain and update export files in the structured catalogue system.
  • To liaise with Procurement regarding imports with the Senior Shipping Administrator.
  • Ex works shipments to liaise with sales teams and directly or their nominated freight forwarders.
  • Issue marine insurance certs online.
  • Cover for Senior Shipping Administrator
  • Comply with all health and safety procedures.
  • Other reasonable duties as required.
  • Key Skills

    • Knowledge of Incoterms would be advantageous.
    • Any Knowledge of importing advantageous
    • Good customer service & communication skills
    • Good written and verbal English
    • Accuracy and attention to detail
    • Excellent planning, organising, time and work management.
    • Good computer and keyboard skills an ability to work independently and as a team.
    • Good administrative skills
    • Self-motivated

    Salary : 26000 - 31000

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