Logistics Administrator

Elevation Recruitment Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking a Logistics Administrator in Sheffield to support day-to-day logistics and stores operations. You will coordinate transport and export documentation, maintain records, and work with internal teams, customers, suppliers and couriers to keep processes running smoothly.

This on-site role requires strong organisation, good communication, and attention to detail. GCSEs in English, Maths and ICT (grade 5+) are preferred.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English, Maths and ICT at Grade 5 or above (or equivalent).
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good numerical ability with attention to detail.
• Experience in busy logistics/warehouse environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare commercial invoices and packing lists for EU exports.
• Prepare despatch documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Raise subcontract purchase orders and maintain accurate system data.
• Book and coordinate transport with couriers and monitor delivery progress.
• Communicate shipping updates and delivery status to stakeholders.
• Organise courier collections and track deliveries.
• Use customer delivery portals to provide advance shipping notifications.
• Support booking-in and receipt of goods.
• Provide proof of delivery documentation to Finance and assist with audit queries.
• Prepare and print works orders and stores documentation for kitting and issuing goods.
• Support weekly stock/PIC counts and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain filing and archiving of important logistics documentation.
• Provide occasional administrative support to Planning, including loading sales orders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management

Communication skills

IT skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Initiative

Team player

Education

GCSEs English Maths ICT

Job description

Logistics Administrator

Location: Sheffield

Permanent | Full-time | Onsite | up to £27k

Elevation Recruitment Group are currently recruiting a Logistics Administrator on behalf of our client, a well-established business based in Sheffield.

This is a varied administrative role supporting the smooth day-to-day running of logistics and stores operations. You’ll be responsible for coordinating transport and export documentation, maintaining accurate system records, supporting goods-in and despatch processes, and working closely with internal teams, customers, suppliers and couriers.

The Role

As a Logistics Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing commercial invoices and packing lists for EU exports.
• Preparing despatch documentation and maintaining accurate records.
• Raising subcontract purchase orders and maintaining accurate system data.
• Booking and coordinating transport with couriers and monitoring delivery progress.
• Communicating shipping updates and delivery status to relevant stakeholders.
• Organising courier collections and tracking deliveries.
• Using customer-specific delivery portals to provide advance shipping notifications.
• Supporting the booking-in and receipt of goods.
• Providing proof of delivery documentation to the Finance team and assisting with audit queries.
• Preparing and printing works orders and stores documentation for kitting and issuing goods to the factory floor.
• Supporting weekly stock/PIC counts and maintaining accurate records.
• Managing the filing and archiving of important logistics documentation.
• Providing occasional administrative support to the Planning team, including loading sales orders.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is organised, accurate and comfortable working in a busy logistics environment. You’ll need to be confident communicating with colleagues, customers, suppliers and transport providers, while managing multiple priorities effectively.

You’ll ideally have:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong IT skills and confidence working with computerised systems.
• Good numerical ability and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to produce accurate work and maintain clear records.
• A positive, team-focused approach.
• The confidence to use your own initiative and take responsibility for tasks.
• GCSEs in English, Maths and ICT at Grade 5 or above (or equivalent).

The Opportunity

This role would suit someone with experience in logistics, transport, warehouse, stores, planning or administration who is looking to develop their career within a busy operational environment.

If you’re organised, proactive and enjoy a varied role where accuracy and communication are key, we’d love to hear from you.