Export and Logistics Admin

Mpeople Recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mpeople Recruitment is assisting a prestigious British brand in Huddersfield to appoint an Export and Logistics Administrator. This permanent, office-based role supports sales, orders, and documentation for UK and international customers.

The successful candidate will coordinate with freight forwarders, prepare invoices and packing lists, and maintain accurate records while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sales administration or office administration role.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner.
• Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for customer enquiries by phone and email.
• Process sales orders accurately and efficiently using internal systems.
• Prepare quotations, order acknowledgements, and sales documentation.
• Assist with export orders and documentation (invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin).
• Liaise with freight forwarders, couriers, and shipping agents.
• Maintain accurate customer and order records and support general office administration.

Skills

Sales administration

Office administration

Organisational skills

Customer communication

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

CRM systems

Job description

Export and Logistics Administration

Huddersfield

Permanent

Salary C £28300 - £29400

Office based role Monday to Friday

Our client is prestigious British brand renowned for high‑quality products. Theysupply premium products to both UK and international markets, they are seeking an enthusiastic Administrator who will assist with all aspects of export and Logistical Administration - previous knowledge of this area is preferred.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Export/Logistics Administrator to support their customer service team and ensure the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the sales office.

The role will involve close coordination with customers, internal departments, and logistics partners. Experience in export sales administration is preferred, as the role includes supporting international orders and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Customer Support

• Act as a first point of contact for customer enquiries by phone and email
• Process sales orders accurately and efficiently using internal systems
• Prepare quotations, order acknowledgements, and sales documentation

Export & Logistics Support (Experience Preferred)

• Assist with export orders, including documentation such as commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin
• Liaise with freight forwarders, couriers, and shipping agents
• Ensure compliance with export procedures, incoterms, and customer requirements
• Monitor delivery schedules and resolve shipping or documentation issues

Office Administration

• Maintain accurate customer and order records
• Support general office administration duties as required
• Receive customer payments and process on internal & external systems.
  

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in a sales administration or office administration role
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner
• Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Desirable

• Experience handling export orders and international logistics
• Knowledge of export documentation, shipping terms, or customs processes