Logistics Administrator

Aspion; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Logistics Administrator to join their dynamic team in Brighton. This exciting entry-level role offers a chance to work within an international supply chain, coordinating port handling and mining machinery shipments to West Africa. With full training provided, this position is ideal for those with strong organizational skills and a proactive attitude. The company values transparency and collaboration, ensuring every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth. If you have a passion for logistics and customer service, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Holiday loyalty scheme

Medical cash plan

Critical illness cover

Life assurance

Wellbeing programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders accurately from initial receipt to final dispatch.
• Coordinate shipments from Europe to West Africa with suppliers and freight partners.

Skills

Logistics Coordination

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

IT Skills (Excel)

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Knowledge of Freight Processes

Interest in Supply Chain

Foreign Language Skills

Job description

Logistics Administrator

Brighton & Hove

Circa GBP27,000 per annum

Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm, 37.5 hours per week (flexibility offered)

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Logistics Administrator to join our dynamic team based in Brighton. This is an exciting entry-level role that supports the coordination of port handling and mining machinery, along with spare parts, from Europe to a wide range of destinations across West Africa.

The role offers a chance to work within an international supply chain, where every day is different, and there is real scope to learn and grow. Full training will be provided, making this a perfect opportunity for someone with the right attitude and strong organisational skills who is looking to build a career in logistics.

The Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Holiday loyalty scheme (increasing to an extra 5 days holiday)
• Medical cash plan
• Critical illness cover & Life assurance
• Wellbeing programmes including WeCare, financial/legal wellbeing support, and mental health resources
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to work scheme

The Candidate:

• Knowledge of air, sea, and road freight processes is highly beneficial.
• Previous experience within a fast-paced logistics and shipping operation is highly desirable
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload
• A flexible, proactive attitude and the confidence to work independently after training
• A high attention to detail is essential
• Must be resilient and have strong customer service skills
• Strong administrative skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• An interest in supply chain/logistics
• Knowledge of West African geography is desirable
• Any foreign language skills are desirable

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process customer orders accurately from initial receipt to final dispatch
• Coordinate shipments from Europe to West Africa with suppliers and freight partners
• Prepare and check export documentation for compliance and accuracy
• Send weekly shipment updates to key customers
• Respond promptly to customer and internal queries
• Identify and resolve shipping or supply chain issues
• Escalate complex problems to the Unit Manager when needed
• Maintain clear and accurate logistics records in internal systems
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to meet deadlines
• Ensure every customer receives excellent customer service
• Keep all customers informed of any failed services or significant delays

If you have logistics experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.

At Aspion, our core values are built around transparency, innovation, passion, and collaboration. We are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. Our policies have been updated in line with the new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store, and handle your data. These can be viewed on our website.