Independent Global Shipping Coordinator (FOB, Sea Freight)

Lloyd Recruitment Services Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

MediCash health cash plan

Job summary

Lloyd Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking a Global Shipping Coordinator in Crawley, West Sussex. You will own the international shipping process from overseas suppliers through to delivery, coordinating with freight forwarders and logistics partners across the UK and Europe.

The role offers a £30,000–£43,000 DOE, a permanent contract, and an opportunity for career progression. Strong Excel and shipping documentation skills are desirable for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in shipping, imports or international logistics.
• Strong knowledge of sea freight, FOB terms and container shipping.
• Experience importing goods from the Far East into the UK and/or Europe.
• FMCG, retail or private-label experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of customs procedures and shipping documentation.
• Strong Excel, organisational and communication skills.
• Confident working independently and managing the full shipping process.

Responsibilities

• Manage international shipments from booking through to delivery, primarily under FOB terms.
• Coordinate sea freight, container bookings and overseas suppliers.
• Monitor ETAs, shipping schedules and delivery deadlines.
• Manage shipping documentation and support customs clearance.
• Maintain shipment trackers and keep internal teams updated.
• Build relationships with freight forwarders and logistics partners.
• Resolve shipping issues and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.

Skills

Shipping experience

International logistics

Sea freight

FOB terms

Customs procedures

Excel skills

Independent work

Job description

Lloyd Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking a Global Shipping Coordinator in Crawley, West Sussex. You will own the international shipping process from overseas suppliers through to delivery, coordinating with freight forwarders and logistics partners across the UK and Europe.

The role offers a £30,000–£43,000 DOE, a permanent contract, and an opportunity for career progression. Strong Excel and shipping documentation skills are desirable for success.