Logistics Assistant

Manpower UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Enhanced family leave

Birthday leave

Daily lunch allowance

Overseas remote working

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) is seeking an Italian-Speaking Logistics Assistant in London (Mayfair). This permanent, office-based role supports international logistics operations, coordinating shipments and keeping stakeholders informed on status and timelines.

You will work closely with the Logistics Specialist, manage shipment trackers, liaise with freight forwarders, and ensure accurate documentation from origin to destination. Fluent Italian and English are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in logistics coordination, freight forwarding, import/export administration, or a similar logistics environment.
• Experience with sea freight, customs processes, and international shipping documentation.
• Good understanding of Incoterms 2020 and international supply chain processes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and data management.
• Confident Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables.
• Fluent Italian and English, written and spoken.
• Proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced international environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating international shipments and monitoring the movement of equipment and materials across multiple locations.
• Maintaining shipment trackers and providing timely updates on delivery milestones, risks, and delays.
• Obtaining freight quotations and managing day-to-day communication with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs agents, and suppliers.
• Preparing, checking, and administering shipping documentation to support efficient customs clearance.
• Recording logistics activity, purchase orders, goods receipts, and logistics costs within business systems.
• Reconciling freight, customs, and transport invoices while supporting logistics reporting and cost-control activities.
• Supporting farm managers and internal stakeholders with clear communication on shipment status and delivery timelines.

Skills

Italian

English

French (adv)

Job description

Logistics Assistant (Italian Speaking)
Location: London (Office-Based, Mayfair)
Permanent

Are you an organised and proactive logistics professional looking to develop your career within a fast-growing international business? We're recruiting an Italian-Speaking Logistics Assistant to support global logistics operations, ensuring critical equipment, agricultural inputs, spare parts, and technology are delivered on time to projects across Africa.

Working closely with the Logistics Specialist and stakeholders across multiple countries, you'll play a key role in coordinating shipments, managing logistics documentation, liaising with freight forwarders and customs agents, and ensuring every consignment is tracked accurately from origin to destination.

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinating international shipments and monitoring the movement of equipment and materials across multiple locations.
• Maintaining shipment trackers and providing timely updates on delivery milestones, risks, and delays.
• Obtaining freight quotations and managing day-to-day communication with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs agents, and suppliers.
• Preparing, checking, and administering shipping documentation to support efficient customs clearance.
• Recording logistics activity, purchase orders, goods receipts, and logistics costs within business systems.
• Reconciling freight, customs, and transport invoices while supporting logistics reporting and cost-control activities.
• Supporting farm managers and internal stakeholders with clear communication on shipment status and delivery timelines.

What We’re Looking For

• 1-3 years’ experience in logistics coordination, freight forwarding, import/export administration, or a similar logistics environment.
• Experience working with sea freight, customs processes, and international shipping documentation.
• Good understanding of Incoterms 2020 and international supply chain processes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to record keeping and administration.
• Confident Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and accurate data management.
• Fluent Italian and English, both written and spoken. French language skills would be advantageous.
• A proactive, adaptable, and self-sufficient approach, with the confidence to work effectively in a fast-paced international environment.

Why Apply?

• Join a growing international organisation supporting large-scale agricultural operations across Africa.
• Gain exposure to complex international logistics operations and global supply chain activities.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key role within a developing logistics function.
• Benefit from a competitive package including private medical insurance, pension contributions, enhanced family leave, birthday leave, and a daily lunch allowance.
• Enjoy up to 15 days of overseas remote working each year and excellent opportunities for long-term career development.