Graduate Operations Coordinator | St Albans | £25k

Red Door Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in St Albans is seeking a Graduate Operations Coordinator. The candidate will manage contracts, organise shipments, and communicate logistical solutions while working in a diverse office environment. This role is ideal for recent graduates interested in commerce, customer service, and logistics.

Benefits

Company events

Free flu jabs

Qualifications

• Recent university graduate with interest in commerce and logistics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing contracts and organising shipments.
• Negotiate costs and communicate logistical solutions.
• Understand Customs requirements post-Brexit.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

University degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Graduate Operations Coordinator | St Albans | £25k

We are recruiting for a Graduate Operations Coordinator to join an established and forward-thinking logistics company in St Albans.

If you have recently graduated from university, have an interest in commerce, customer service, logistics and possess excellent verbal communication skills then this is the opportunity you have been seeking!

What’s in it for you:

· Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30–17:30, office based

· Varied and busy role within a vibrant and diverse office

· Dealing with companies globally in a fast-paced environment

· Company events

· Free flu jabs

Key responsibilities

Joining an established team of 5 you will be required to:

· Assist with the management of a key contract for a substantial European-based manufacturer, working alongside the Senior Operations Co-ordinator.

· Organising shipments between the UK and Europe as well as within Europe itself.

· Identifying Suppliers.

· Negotiating costs, both with your clients and your suppliers.

· Communicating complex logistical solutions verbally and in writing.

· Inputting quoted prices and chasing clients and colleagues for conclusions.

· Gain an understanding of Customs requirements in a post-Brexit trading relationship with Europe.

What the employer is looking for:

· Strong verbal and written commercial skills.

· Organised, good attention to detail.

· French or German language would be an advantage, not a necessity.

· An interest in geography and commerce.

· An understanding of MS Excel

· Numerate and literate.

Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.

Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.