Hybrid Container Shipping Controller

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

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.