Global Heavy-Lift Freight Coordinator

sulzer; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company bonus scheme

Medicash Health Cash Plan

33 days' holiday

Defined pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programmes

Discounts on shopping, entertainment &

Lifestyle

Costco membership option

Discounted personal car leasing

Long Service Awards

Learning paths

Armed Forces Support

Free parking with EV charging

Prayer room

Modernised work areas

Sports & Social Club

24/7 onsite gym

Subsidised vending

Subsidised canteen

Job summary

Sulzer Leeds is seeking a Despatch Freight Coordinator to take control of import, export and heavy‑lift logistics for our advanced pump packages. You will coordinate global shipments, manage OOG/break bulk cargo, and prepare shipping and customs docs to keep operations moving smoothly.

The role requires experience in freight coordination within heavy engineering or project cargo, with a strong grasp of Incoterms and international trade compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight coordination, transport planning, or logistics-ideally within heavy engineering or project cargo.
• Knowledge of out-of-gauge/break bulk or oversized cargo handling (road/sea/multimodal).
• Strong understanding of customs procedures, Incoterms, and international trade compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate global import and export shipments, ensuring compliance with customs regulations and trade laws.
• Manage OOG and break bulk shipments, working closely with carriers, port operators, and freight forwarders.
• Prepare and verify shipping and customs documentation (CDS entries, bills of lading, CoO, packing lists).
• Plan and book UK and international transport, optimiser routes, loads, and freight costs.
• Monitor shipment progress, maintain records, and update internal teams in real time.

Skills

Freight coordination

Import/Export

Incoterms

Customs compliance

Multimodal logistics

Problem solving

Organization

Job description

Sulzer Leeds is seeking a Despatch Freight Coordinator to take control of import, export and heavy‑lift logistics for our advanced pump packages. You will coordinate global shipments, manage OOG/break bulk cargo, and prepare shipping and customs docs to keep operations moving smoothly.

The role requires experience in freight coordination within heavy engineering or project cargo, with a strong grasp of Incoterms and international trade compliance.