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 for a well-established Sheffield-based company. The role focuses on coordinating transport, preparing invoices, and maintaining accurate system records to support stores and logistics operations.

You will liaise with internal teams, customers, suppliers and couriers, organise courier collections, and assist with goods-in, despatch and stock checks while ensuring compliance and timely information flow.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Preparing commercial invoices and packing lists for EU exports.
• 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.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

IT skills

Initiative

Education

GCSEs English Maths ICT

Tools

Computerised systems

Job description

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.
• 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.