Export Coordinator

Randstad Delivery; Bishton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

TATA Steel UK in Llanwern is seeking a Container Shipping Controller to join the logistics team. The role focuses on coordinating container movements, liaising with customer service, and securing accurate rate quotes for trade lanes.

This is a temporary 6‑month contract with hybrid work (2–3 days in the office, currently Mondays and Fridays), starting ASAP subject to medical and drug/alcohol checks.

Qualifications

• Office-based admin experience in logistics or distribution.
• Strong IT literacy, especially MS Office.
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• High level of attention to numerical data.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with customer service teams regarding delivery plans and production scheduling.
• Obtaining, reviewing, and agreeing on rates for trade lanes from shipping lines.
• Providing quotations to internal business units.
• Informing container stuffing depots of any spikes in requirements to ensure materials are ready.
• Evaluating the melt and pour status for the country of origin prior to booking orders.
• Maximising road and rail loads out of the business units into the stuffing depots.
• Arranging inbound movements accordingly.
• Contacting shipping lines to make bookings upon material delivery.
• Managing customs clearance for goods leaving the UK.
• Ensuring any paperwork and supporting certification for destination country imports are accurate.
• Inputting SOLAS VGM data into the shipping line database.

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Destin8

Job description

Do you have experience within Distribution and/or Logistics?

Do you consider yourself to be personable and an asset to a busy team?

Are you based in or around Llanwern?

We have an initially temporary Container Shipping Controller role available within Tata Steel UK’s Llanwern works. The department specialises in managing container shipping solutions for downstream business units, ensuring the safe, secure, and efficient international transport of premium products. This role is ideal for someone with strong IT literacy skills and is proactive, a clear communicator and holds exceptional attention to detail.

Role: Container Shipping Controller

Location: TATA Steel, Llanwern, Newport, Wales, NP19 4QZ

(Hybrid: 2–3 days in the office, currently Mondays and Fridays)

Rate: £17.45 per hour (equivalent to £33,120 per annum)

Contract length: 6 months (Likely to be extended or go permanent)

Shift Patterns: Monday–Friday, 36.5 hours per week. Flexible start/finish (07:30–08:30 start to 15:45–16:45 finish; finish an hour earlier on Fridays)

Start: ASAP (within 1-2 weeks) pending the successful completion of a medical, which does require a Drug and Alcohol assessment

Responsibilities:

• Liaising with customer service teams regarding delivery plans and production scheduling
• Obtaining, reviewing, and agreeing on rates for trade lanes from shipping lines
• Providing quotations to internal business units
• Informing container stuffing depots of any spikes in requirements to ensure materials are ready
• Evaluating the melt and pour status for the country of origin prior to booking orders
• Maximising road and rail loads out of the business units into the stuffing depots
• Arranging inbound movements accordingly
• Contacting shipping lines to make bookings upon material delivery
• Managing customs clearance for goods leaving the UK
• Ensuring any paperwork and supporting certification for destination country imports are accurate
• Inputting SOLAS VGM data into the shipping line database

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience within an office based administrative role, ideally within the Logistics or Distribution sector
• Strong IT literacy, especially MS office
• Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (due to the nature of the works) although cyclists can be accommodated
• High level of attention to detail, especially when handling numerical data
• Problem-solving ability and basic inventory management skills
• Good verbal and written communication skill
• Previous experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders of all level
• The ability to work alone but also as part of a team when required
• Good level of UK Health and Safety knowledge

Desirable Requirements:

• Previous experience within distribution, logistics, or container shipping
• Prior experience dealing with HMRC customs procedures and entries
• Familiarity or experience with 'Destin8 systems' systems

Please Note: All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, medical check and reference check