Logistics Administrator

PE Global International; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting company is seeking a Logistics Administrator for a 12-month contract in Leicester Forest East. The role involves supporting day-to-day logistics tasks, managing relationships with suppliers, and ensuring efficient operations. Candidates should have over 2 years of logistics experience and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Good communication skills are essential for this role, and candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of logistics/admin experience.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with departments and suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support logistics planning tasks such as data entry and ordering goods.
• Build relationships with other departments to support operations.
• Manage invoicing and data input into Excel spreadsheets.

Skills

Logistics administration experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Experience with MHE counterbalance trucks

Job description

Overview

PE Global is recruiting a Logistics Administrator for our industrial manufacturing client based in Desford. The role is an initial 12‑month contract with an hourly rate of £15.81 PAYE or £24.39 Umbrella ph. The role covers a wide range of logistics topics, mainly supporting administration tasks for the 200‑vehicle fleet on site. The successful candidate will work closely with the client’s main fleet suppliers, resolve problems, and maintain good communication among internal departments regarding fleet vehicle status and relationship building.

The work hours are 07:30‑16:00 Monday–Thursday, 07:30‑10:30 Friday.

Responsibilities

• Provide the Logistics Planning team with support for day‑to‑day tasks such as data entry, laminating, printing, and ordering goods.
• Network and build relationships with other departments at Desford to help support operations across the site.
• Adhere to the company’s Health & Safety policy and safe working practices.
• Manage MHE fleet invoicing, provide purchase orders for vehicle repairs, input data into Excel spreadsheets, maintain the files, and become proficient in the Coupa/Next Gen Ordering System.
• Support the resolution of invoicing disputes with suppliers and keep payments up to date.
• Coordinate tyre fitters, services, windscreen replacements, etc.

Requirements

• 2+ years of logistics/admin experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with departments and suppliers.
• Strong communication skills.
• Backgrounds in automotive, manufacturing or finance are useful.
• Experience with MHE counterbalance trucks would be beneficial.

PE Global cannot assist with visa sponsorship. Candidates must have a valid right to live and work within the UK for at least the next 12 months.

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