Contract Logistics Administrator

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Loudwater; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd is seeking a Contract Logistics Administrator to support import/export activities within a fast-paced engineering and technology environment on a 3-6 month contract in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on documentation, compliance, and coordination across supply chains.

You will manage trade paperwork, update ERP systems, and liaise with freight forwarders and customs agents to ensure smooth shipments and licence handling.

Qualifications

• Experience in import/export, logistics, freight, or trade administration.
• Good understanding of import/export documentation and international shipping.
• High accuracy and attention to detail in documentation.
• Experience maintaining compliance records and audit trails.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Proficient with Excel and business systems.
• Excellent communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation and administration of import and export documentation.
• Maintaining accurate trade compliance records and documentation for audit purposes.
• Processing and checking customs-related paperwork and shipping documentation.
• Updating internal ERP and business systems with import/export information.
• Liaising with freight forwarders, carriers, customs agents, and internal stakeholders.
• Assisting with export licence administration and shipment approvals.
• Supporting supplier and customer screening activities.
• Maintaining registers and records to ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Assisting the wider Trade & Compliance team with day-to-day import and export activities.

Skills

Import/Export admin

Freight forwarding

Customs compliance

Logistics coordination

Trade documentation

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Contract Logistics Administrator

Import / Export / Shipping / Trade & Compliance

Location:

Contract: 3-6 months

Immediate start available

We are supporting a highly respected engineering and technology business in their search for a Logistics Administrator /Shipping Administrator to join their team on a contract basis.

This role would suit someone with experience in import/export administration, freight forwarding, customs compliance, logistics coordination, or international trade documentation who enjoys working in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation and administration of import and export documentation


• Maintaining accurate trade compliance records and documentation for audit purposes


• Processing and checking customs-related paperwork and shipping documentation


• Updating internal ERP and business systems with import/export information


• Liaising with freight forwarders, carriers, customs agents, and internal stakeholders


• Assisting with export licence administration and shipment approvals


• Supporting supplier and customer screening activities


• Maintaining registers and records to ensure compliance with company procedures


• Assisting the wider Trade & Compliance team with day-to-day import and export activitiesIdeally you will have:

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an import/export, logistics, freight, shipping, customs compliance, or trade administration role


• Good understanding of import/export documentation and international shipping processes


• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy when handling documentation


• Experience maintaining compliance records and audit trails


• Strong administrative and organisational skills


• Confident user of Microsoft Excel and other business systems


• Excellent PC literacy and ability to learn new systems quickly


• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments

Desirable

• Exposure to customs procedures, export controls, or trade compliance activities


• Experience working with ERP systems


• Knowledge of customs declarations, certificates of origin, licences, or international shipping documentationThis is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and supportive team, providing valuable trade and compliance administration support within a regulated international environment

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